Low Fat Italian Casserole (Meatless)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Low Fat Italian Casserole (Meatless) recipe for a healthy dinner
in Italian

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 ounces medium noodles
8 ounces light cream cheese
12 ounces low fat cottage cheese
8 ounces light sour cream
1/2 cup green onion , chopped
1/4 cup green pepper , chopped
1 tomato sauce
1 can Italian-style diced tomatoes
4 tablespoons italian seasoning ( Mrs . Dash )
4 tablespoons garlic powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
331
Sugar
9g
Fat
9g
This Low Fat Italian Casserole is the perfect meal for those who want a healthy and tasty dinner without all the fuss of traditional recipes. It's a great replacement for traditional meat-based casseroles and takes advantage of the delicious flavors of cream cheese, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning to create a dish that will leave you satisfied. With so many delicious and healthy ingredients, this casserole is sure to become a staple in any home cook's recipe collection.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Cook noodles per package instructions.
3.In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, green onion, green pepper, tomato sauce, diced Italian-style tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
4.Drain noodles and mix with cheese mixture in the bowl.
5.Transfer to a casserole dish, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes.
6.Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

PROS

This Low Fat Italian Casserole is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional meat-based casseroles.

It’s a great source of protein and is low in fat, making it perfect for those looking to eat a healthy and balanced diet.

It’s also a great way to get in your daily vegetables.

CONS

This casserole may take a bit longer to prepare than other meals.

It’s important to remember that the recipe results in a rather large batch of food, so make sure to adjust the recipe as needed to avoid waste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This casserole is a great source of protein, calcium, and vitamins A and C.
It’s also low in fat and calories, making it perfect for those looking to eat a healthy and balanced diet.
Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer, while green peppers are a great source of vitamin C and fiber.

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