Skillet Noodles and Beef
Source: University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension
Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.
A quick and easy weeknight entrée. If you want to give this dish an extra kick, spice with your favorite hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Makes
- 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon basil
- 3 cups noodles, uncooked, 1/2-inch wide
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
- 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain and rinse to remove fat.
- Add onion, tomato sauce, water, and spices. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Add noodles. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Defrost spinach in the microwave. Stir spinach into skillet mixture. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir mixture. Spoon cottage cheese on top and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add water if mixture gets too dry.
Notes
Learn more about: Onions Tomatoes Herbs Spinach
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