48 of Nonna’s Favorite Casseroles

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48 of Nonna’s Favorite Casseroles2/48 Beefy Eggplant Parmigiana 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beefy Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I developed this recipe one summer when my husband planted eggplant and tomatoes. I was thrilled when this special casserole won high honors at a national beef contest.—Celeste Copper, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 498 calories, 33g fat (8g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 3/48 Manicotti Shells 36 Reviews Contest Winner

It’s easy to prepare, and I like

Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Manicotti Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 3 manicotti: 480 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 1128mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 4/48 Baked Ziti 68 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Ziti Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6-8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy making this baked ziti recipe for family and friends. It’s easy to prepare, and I like

to get creative with the sauce

to get creative with the sauce. Sometimes, I might add my home-canned tomatoes, mushrooms or vegetables. —Elaine Anderson, New Galilee, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 630 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 45g protein. 5/48 Healthy Meat Loaf 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Healthy Meat Loaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Welcome your family in from the cold with this moist and delicious meat loaf with wonderful southwestern taco flavor. This is down-home

comfort food at its healthy best!

comfort food at its healthy best! —Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 296 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 6/48 Chicken Garden Medley 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Garden Medley Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After my family sampled this dish at a friend’s house, it quickly became a favorite—especially with our teenage daughters, who request it at least once

a week! —Dohreen Winkler, Howell, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 404 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein. 7/48 Ziti Bake 30 Reviews Ziti Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Many of my casserole recipes have been frowned upon by my children, but they give a cheer when they hear we’re having baked ziti for supper. I’ve tried to incorporate more meatless meals into our menus, which is how this baked ziti

without meat got started

without meat got started. No one misses the meat in this one. Even the leftovers are well-liked.—Charity Burkholder, Pittsboro, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 297 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 639mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. 8/48 Sausage Manicotti 38 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This classic Italian entree comes together in a snap but tastes as if it took hours. It’s so tasty and easy to fix. My family always enjoys it. —Carolyn Henderson, Maple Plain, Minnesota

Its cheesy goodness will have you going in for seconds

Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 489 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1232mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 9/48 Mushroom Penne Bake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is an easy, hearty and delicious meal for a chilly evening! Its cheesy goodness will have you going in for seconds. Serve with salad and garlic bread. —Sue Aschemeier, Defiance, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 353 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars,

7g fiber), 20g protein

7g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat. 10/48 Lasagna Rolls 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Italian lasagna roll-ups are not complicated; they require only basic ingredients to assemble. Prepared spaghetti sauce helps me save time and get dinner on the table sooner. —Mary Lee Thomas, Logansport, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 375 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 538mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 11/48 Skillet Shepherd’s Pie 137 Reviews

Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the best shepherd’s pie recipe I’ve ever tasted. It’s very quick to make, and I usually have most—if not all—of the ingredients already on hand. —Tirzah Sandt, San Diego, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 472 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein. 12/48 Italian Hot Dish 45 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Italian Hot Dish Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband had a poor perception of healthy food until he tried this beefy casserole. The combination of pasta, oregano, mushrooms and green peppers makes it a favorite healthy pasta recipe in our house. —Theresa Smith, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 394 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 13/48 Three-Cheese Jumbo Shells 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: I love cooking, but I’m not into fancy gourmet foods

the Recipe Creator: I love cooking, but I’m not into fancy gourmet foods. I think it’s more challenging to make delicious, down-home foods like this beefy casserole with ingredients easily found in the refrigerator and on my pantry shelves. —Marjorie Carey, Alamosa, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 3 stuffed shells: 442 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 706mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. 14/48 Bruschetta Chicken 112 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bruschetta Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We

enjoy serving this tasty chicken bruschetta to both family and guests

enjoy serving this tasty chicken bruschetta to both family and guests. It just might become your new favorite way to use up summer tomatoes and basil. —Carolin Cattoi-Demkiw, Lethbridge, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 316 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 563mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 15/48 Eggplant Rollatini 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eggplant Rollatini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These authentic Italian eggplant

Your family will request this recipe time and again

roll-ups can take some time to prepare, but the end result is restaurant-quality. Your family will request this recipe time and again. —Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3 roll-ups: 726 calories, 48g fat (15g saturated fat), 181mg cholesterol, 3182mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 7g fiber), 35g protein. 16/48 Baked Spaghetti with Cream of Mushroom Soup 139 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Spaghetti with Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe photo by Ruthie Darling for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy crowd-pleasing dish puts a different spin

on spaghetti

on spaghetti. The leftovers, if there are any, freeze well for a quick future meal. —Ruth Koberna, Brecksville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 239 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. 17/48 Ravioli Lasagna 147 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ravioli Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you taste this dish, you’ll think it’s a from-scratch recipe—but it starts with frozen ravioli! —Patricia Smith, Asheboro, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 401

We love to try new recipes—like this one—with our harvest

calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 698mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 18/48 Portobello Polenta Stacks 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friends and I have recently started growing portobello mushrooms from kits we found at a farmers market. We love to try new recipes—like this one—with our harvest. —Breanne Heath, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 219 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 764mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch,

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