Easy Tex-Mex Bake

Ingredients: 

8 ounces uncooked thin mostaccioli
1 pound ground turkey breast
2/3 cup bottled medium or mild salsa
1 package frozen corn - (10 oz) thawed, drained
1 container low-fat cottage cheese - (16 oz)
1 egg
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese - (2 oz)

Yield: 

6 Servings

Method: 

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and rinse well; set aside.

Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add turkey; cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in salsa and corn. Remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine cottage cheese, egg, cilantro, white pepper and cumin in small bowl.

Spoon 1/2 turkey mixture in bottom of 11- by 7-inch baking dish. Top with pasta. Spoon cottage cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining turkey mixture. Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over casserole.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Starch, 4 Meat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 365; Calories from Fat 15%; Total Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 3g; Protein 38g; Carbohydrates 39g; Cholesterol 99mg; Sodium 800mg; Dietary Fiber 4g.