Pasta, Meat, and Vegetable Casserole

Level

Easy

Time

35-40 minutes

Serves

4

Calories

287

Protein

21g

Fat

8g

Carbs

36g

Ingredients

  • 0.5 lb (225g/~8 oz./1 cup) meat (eg. chopped up chicken/turkey/beef, 1.5 can of flaked tuna)
  • 310 ml (10.5 oz can) cream of: corn, potato, broccoli, or mushroom
  • ½ cup 1% milk
  • 1 1/2 cup whole wheat noodles (any kind)
  • 1 cup vegetables (can be fresh or frozen (eg. peas, peas & carrots, broccoli, or other – get creative)
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs

Optional:

  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese

 

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Boil water and add noodles, cook until they are tender (8-10 minutes).

Step 3

When the noodles are tender (soft and not crunchy), drain and set aside.

Step 4

In a bowl: combine the soup with the milk. Mix. To this mixture add the meat, noodles, and vegetables. Mix. Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish, top with a layer of bread crumbs (roughly ¼ cup). Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Step 5

Optional step: at the end, sprinkle layer of parmesan cheese and cook until brown (roughly 5 minutes).

 

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