K is for KALE & CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
November 11, 2015A to Z Thanksgiving
November 11, 2015
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper divided
- 1 pound medium pasta shells cooked and drained
- 4 cups (16 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese divided
- 3 cups (24 oz.) 4% cottage cheese
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp dried parsley flakes
- 1 jar (24 oz.) meatless pasta sauce
Servings:
Instructions
- 1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, 3 cups mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and remaining pepper. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Top with beef mixture and spaghetti sauce (dish will be full).
- 3. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Sprinkle casserole with remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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