Baked Noodles and Cottage Cheese Casserole |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a great recipe for dieters! Ingredients:
3/4 cup low fat cottage cheese |
4 ounces whole wheat penne |
1/4 cup skim milk |
1 tablespoon margarine, melted |
2 tablespoons chives, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced |
1 1/2 tablespoons breadcrumbs |
paprika, for topping |
Directions:
1. Cook the noodles al dente and cool to room temperature.
2. Place the cooked noodles into a bowl and toss with 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, milk, melted butter, chives, and garlic. Season this mixture with salt & pepper to taste.
3. Spray an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray lightly on the bottom and sides.
4. Place the noodle mixture into this dish and top with the remaining cottage cheese spreading this evenly from end to end.
5. Top this evenly with breadcrumbs and top this with paprika for color. Spray this lightly with some nonstick spray.
6. Place this into a 400°F oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
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