Italian

Beef and Vegetable Cheese Casserole is for Dinner.

Beef and Vegetable Cheese Casserole takes 25 minutes to prepare.

Beef and Vegetable Cheese Casserole takes 45 minutes to cook.

Beef and Vegetable Cheese Casserole makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Beef and Vegetable Cheese Casserole are:

1 sprays cooking spray
2 medium tomato(es), sliced
2 medium zucchini, sliced
12 oz raw lean ground beef (extra lean)
1 large onion(s), finely chopped
2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 cup canned tomato sauce
2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1 large egg yolk(s)
1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp parsley, oregano or rosemary, chopped
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste

Here is how you make Beef and Vegetable Cheese Casserole:

InstructionsPreheat oven to 500ºF. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread tomatoes and zucchini over sheet. Roast vegetables for 10 to 12 minutes.Meanhwile, in a large, nonstick skillet, sauté beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned. Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.Spread beef mixture in a large, shallow baking dish (3 quart or 9 X 13-inches) and top with roasted vegetables. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.Whisk together cottage cheese, egg yolk, cheddar cheese, herbs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spoon over roasted vegetables and smooth with a rubber spatula.Bake until very hot and bubbling around edges, about 35 minutes. Cut into six equal pieces and serve immediately. (Note: If preparing casserole in advance and freezing it, make sure to thaw it completely in the refrigerator before baking it. Increase the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes.) NotesTo give this dish an Italian accent, substitute fat-free ricotta cheese for cottage cheese and use 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese in place of the cheddar. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil just before serving.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BELLATROTTA.

The nutritional information for Beef and Vegetable Cheese Casserole is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 239.4

• Total Fat: 11.6 g
• Cholesterol: 79.2 mg
• Sodium: 624.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 11.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
• Protein: 20.8 g

Beef and Vegetable Cheese Casserole is Italian cuisine.