Turkey-Noodle Bake

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked

3/4 pound turkey sausage

1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 tablespoon low-sodium worcestershire sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 (8-ounce) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce

1/2 teaspoon dried italian seasoning

dash of salt

1 (12-ounce) carton 1% low-fat cottage cheese

1 (8-ounce) carton nonfat sour cream

1 1/3 cups chopped green onions

2 tablespoons grated romano cheese

vegetable cooking spray

1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook turkey sausage and next 5 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until sausage is browned, stirring until it crumbles. Add cooked macaroni, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt; stir well.
3. Combine cottage cheese and next 3 ingredients. Spoon half of turkey mixture into a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread cheese mixture over turkey mixture. Top with remaining turkey mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes; uncover and top with Cheddar cheese. Bake 5 additional minutes or until cheese melts.

By RecipeOfHealth.com