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Sep 22, 2010

SAVOURY HAM NOODLE CASSEROLE


Makes: Serves 12 as Side Dish, 8 as Main

12oz Medium or Wide Egg Noodles
1 15oz low-fat ricotta cheese
1 cup low fat-fat sour cream
3/4 cup skim milk
1 cup cooked ham, finely chopped
1/3 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 10oz package frozen peas, thawed
3 egg whites, lightly beaten or
- 3/4 cup egg substitute
2 tbsps fresh dill, chopped or
- or your favourite herb or
- 2 tsps dried herbs
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat oven to 350 F.
2. Prepare noodles according to package directions.
3. Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese, sour cream, milk, Parmesan and ham in a large bowl; mix well.
4. Add peas, egg whites, dill or other herb, salt and pepper.
5. Drain noodles; rinse with cool water.
6. Add noodles to bowl; toss to coat with ricotta mixture.
7. Spread evenly into 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish coated with cooking spray.
8. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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