Spinach Turkey Noodle Bake

Name: Spinach Turkey Noodle Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups uncooked yolk-free noodles; 2 cups diced cooked turkey breast; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; Dash pepper; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free cottage cheese; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/8 teaspoon paprika

"This creamy, comforting casserole is a terrific way to use up leftover turkey," advises Ramona Fish of Columbus, Indiana. "I usually freeze diced cooked turkey in 2-cup portions and have them ready to use when someone requests this popular dish."

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups uncooked yolk-free noodles
2 cups diced cooked turkey breast
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Dash pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free cottage cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the turkey, soup, garlic salt, rosemary and pepper. In another bowl, combine the spinach, cottage cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
In a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of the noodles, turkey mixture and cottage cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
Cover and bake 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until edges are lightly browned; sprinkle with paprika. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 242 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Spinach Turkey Noodle Bake in Light & Tasty October/November 2004