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                          Poppy Seed Casserole

Recipe By     : Sharon Barbour
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Pasta
               Cheese/eggs                      Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      Pound         turkey breast -- ground
    1/3  Cup           onion -- chopped
    1/2  Cup           green bell pepper -- chopped
  2      Cups          tomato sauce
    1/2  Teaspoon      salt
    1/4  Teaspoon      pepper
  1      Tablespoon    italian seasoning
  8      Ounces        fettucine -- cooked
  8      Ounces        neufchatel cheese -- cubed
  1      Cup           nonfat cottage cheese
    1/2  Cup           nonfat sour cream
  1      Tablespoon    poppy seeds

In a large skillet, cook the turkey, onion and green pepper until the meat
is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender.  Stir in the tomato
sauce,
salt, pepper and italian seasoning.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling water without added salt or oil.

In a small mixing bowl, combine the neufchatel cheese, cottage cheese,
sour
cream and poppy seeds.  Toss the cheese mixture with the cooked pasta.

Layer pasta mixture in the bottom of a 9x13x2 baking dish.  Spoon the meat
mixture down the center of pasta mixture.  Bake, covered, for 30 minutes.
Uncover the casserole and bake for an additional 10 minutes more or until
the casserole is heated through.





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