Recipe of the Week

Meatball Casserole
from Taste of Home

2 Servings
Prep: 40 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup uncooked penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons egg substitute
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• Dash salt
• Dash garlic powder
• 1/4 pound lean ground turkey
• 3/4 cup marinara sauce or meatless spaghetti sauce
• 1/4 cup 2% cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, egg substitute, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt and garlic powder. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well.
2. Shape into 1/2-in. balls; place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until no longer pink.
3. Drain pasta and meatballs. In a small bowl, combine meatballs with marinara sauce. Spoon half of mixture into a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with half of the pasta, cottage cheese and mozzarella; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers.
4. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.
   
   
   Yield: 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals
453 calories
12 g fat (5 g saturated fat)
66 mg cholesterol
804 mg sodium
55 g carbohydrate
5 g fiber
30 g protein.

For shorter prep time purchase pre-made meatballs.

It's cold and it's fall so start breaking out those casserole recipes! They'll warm your bellies and your heart:D