Meatball Casserole

By nurseliz

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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