Triple Cheese, Poppy Seed Noodles

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces wide egg noodles
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (part skim)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimiento
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon poppy seed
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 dash paprika
• fresh parsley sprig
• steamed broccoli florets (optional) or steamed asparagus spear (optional)

Recipe

• 1 boil a large pot of water; cook noodles until al dente.
• 2 while noodles are cooking, in a medium mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients except cheddar cheese and paprika.
• 3 when noodles are done, drain well.
• 4 return them to pot.
• 5 pour in sauce mixture and toss well to coat.
• 6 pour mixture into a microwave-proof casserole dish.
• 7 sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese; top with paprika.
• 8 heat in microwave, high setting, for 3 minutes, to melt cheese and heat through.
• 9 top with garnish.