Eight Layer Casserole Better Homes Garden Recipes

EIGHT LAYER CASSAROLE

Steps:

• 1. Grease a 2 quart casserole or 2 quart square baking dish; set aside. Cook the noodles by package directions; drain and set aside.
• 2. In a large skillet, cook beef until brown. Drain off fat. Stir in tomato sauce, basil, sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper into the beef mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce your heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
• 3. In a medium mixing bowl beat together sour cream and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in your milk and onion. In your prepared casserole dish, layer half of the noodles then half of the meat and then half of the cream cheese mixture then all of the spinach. Top with remaining meat mixture then noodles. Cover and chill remaining cream cheese mixture until needed.
• 4. Cover casserole dish with lightly greased foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover; spread remaining cream cheese mixture
• 5. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

EIGHT-LAYER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, onion, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream and milk., Place half of the noodles in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with 3 cups meat mixture. Layer with cream cheese mixture, spinach, and remaining meat mixture and noodles. Sprinkle with cheeses (dish will be full)., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. If desired, top with minced fresh parsley.

EIGHT-LAYER CASSEROLE (BETTER HOMES & GARDEN)

Steps:

• Grease 2 quart casserole or 2 quart square baking dish. Prepare noodles and set aside.
• Meanwhile, brown ground meat in a large skillet and drain off the fat. Stir in tomato sauce, basil, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper into skillet. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
• Beat together the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in the milk and onion.
• Layer in prepared dish: half the noodles (2 cups), half of the meat mixture (1.5 cups), half of the cream cheese mixture (1 cup), and all of the spinach. Top with remaining meat mixture and noodles. Refrigerate remaining cream cheese mixture.
• Cover casserole with lightly greased foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 45 minutes. Spread with remaining cream cheese mixture, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 10 minutes uncovered.
• Let stand 10 minuted before serving.

BHG CLASSIC MINESTRONE

Steps:

• In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook garlic and onion in hot oil until tender. Add sweet pepper, zucchini, broth, and 2 cups water. Bring to boiling. Rinse and drain beans. Add drained beans and pasta; return to boil. Reduce heat. and simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in tomatoes, spinach, and fresh basil (if using). Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
• Top with Parmesan cheese. Serves 6.