Green Bean Casserole

mfarm · 03-10-2004, 03:46 AM

I tried something last night that was really good. I used a jar of the Ragu Rich & Meaty spagetti sauce (it has 1/2lb. meat in it), shredded cheese (I used a mix of cheddar and mozzarella), and 3 cans of the french-style green beans (drained very, very well). I mixed the Ragu, green beans, and cheese and put into a glass casserole dish, 10" X 13". Sprinkled more shredded cheese on top and baked for about 30 minutes. It was delious and so easy! I know the carb count is a little higher on the Ragu, so it defintely is NOT induction friendly. It makes a really big casserole, so I'll have lots of leftovers for my lunch or breakfast (I love leftovers for breakfast!) this week.

mfarm · 03-10-2004, 03:48 AM

Forgot to add, I baked at 375 degrees.

jbabbit · 03-10-2004, 06:32 PM

I tried something similar recently. I got the recipe from here but not sure who posted it....but here goes...

3 cans french green beans
l lb gr meat
l jar no sugar added spaghetti sauce...I used ragu
8 oz mozzarella cheese

Drain green beans well. Put on paper towels to dry them out more....

Brown gr meat, drain, and add spaghetti sauce till hot

Start with a casserole dish...put half green beans first then a layer of 1/2 the meat sauce,,,,4 oz of the cheese...then make another layer......green beans, sauce, cheese. I cooked mine in a 325 degree oven for about 30 min. Let set 5 min before cutting

My family loved it...tastes just like lasagna

mfarm · 03-11-2004, 03:11 AM

mmmm......that sounds good too. I can use that recipe if I don't have any of the Ragu Rich & Meaty. I miss lasagna and spagetti since low carbing and this dish really hits the spot. You really don't even realize it's green beans in it if you didn't see them!

LCRedhead · 03-11-2004, 03:17 AM

The low carb spaghetti sauce they sell here on this site is very good.

mfarm · 03-11-2004, 03:19 AM

Any idea of how many carbs? The Ragu is a little high but it makes such a big casserole that per serving it's not to bad.

03-10-2004, 03:46 AM	#1
mfarm Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 282 Gallery: mfarm Stats: 153/118/120 Height 5'0" Start Date: 8/20/03	Green Bean Casserole I tried something last night that was really good. I used a jar of the Ragu Rich & Meaty spagetti sauce (it has 1/2lb. meat in it), shredded cheese (I used a mix of cheddar and mozzarella), and 3 cans of the french-style green beans (drained very, very well). I mixed the Ragu, green beans, and cheese and put into a glass casserole dish, 10" X 13". Sprinkled more shredded cheese on top and baked for about 30 minutes. It was delious and so easy! I know the carb count is a little higher on the Ragu, so it defintely is NOT induction friendly. It makes a really big casserole, so I'll have lots of leftovers for my lunch or breakfast (I love leftovers for breakfast!) this week. __________________ Teresa

03-10-2004, 06:32 PM	#3
jbabbit Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: SE Texas Posts: 221 Gallery: jbabbit	I tried something similar recently. I got the recipe from here but not sure who posted it....but here goes... 3 cans french green beans l lb gr meat l jar no sugar added spaghetti sauce...I used ragu 8 oz mozzarella cheese Drain green beans well. Put on paper towels to dry them out more.... Brown gr meat, drain, and add spaghetti sauce till hot Start with a casserole dish...put half green beans first then a layer of 1/2 the meat sauce,,,,4 oz of the cheese...then make another layer......green beans, sauce, cheese. I cooked mine in a 325 degree oven for about 30 min. Let set 5 min before cutting My family loved it...tastes just like lasagna __________________ 306 highest weight started atkins 1-27-03 298/187/150

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03-10-2004, 03:48 AM	#2
mfarm Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 282 Gallery: mfarm Stats: 153/118/120 Height 5'0" Start Date: 8/20/03	Forgot to add, I baked at 375 degrees.

03-11-2004, 03:11 AM	#4
mfarm Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 282 Gallery: mfarm Stats: 153/118/120 Height 5'0" Start Date: 8/20/03	mmmm......that sounds good too. I can use that recipe if I don't have any of the Ragu Rich & Meaty. I miss lasagna and spagetti since low carbing and this dish really hits the spot. You really don't even realize it's green beans in it if you didn't see them!

03-11-2004, 03:17 AM	#5
LCRedhead MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Treasure Coast Posts: 2,940 Gallery: LCRedhead Stats: Total Lost 9.5 WOE: SS Start Date: Aug. 22, 2008	The low carb spaghetti sauce they sell here on this site is very good.

03-11-2004, 03:19 AM	#6
mfarm Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 282 Gallery: mfarm Stats: 153/118/120 Height 5'0" Start Date: 8/20/03	Any idea of how many carbs? The Ragu is a little high but it makes such a big casserole that per serving it's not to bad.