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Easy Tex-Mex Bake Diabetic okay

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Recipe Introduction

Nutrients per Serving (1 wedge) Calories 365 Calories from Fat 15 % Total Fat 6 g Saturated Fat 3 g Cholesterol 99 mg Carbohydrate 39 g Fiber 4 g Protein 38 g Sodium 800 mg Dietary exchanges 2-1/2 Starch 3-1/2 Meat

List of Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked thin mostaccioli
Nonstick cooking spray
1 pound 93% lean ground turkey breast
2/3 cup medium or mild salsa
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed and drained
1 container (16 ounces) low-fat (1%) cottage cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese


Recipe

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and rinse well; set aside.

2. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add
turkey; cook about 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in salsa and corn. Remove from heat.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine cottage cheese, egg, cilantro, white pepper and cumin in small bowl.

4. Spoon half of turkey mixture on bottom of 11×7-inch or 2-quart baking dish. Top with pasta. Spoon cottage cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining turkey mixture. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.

5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Cut into 6 wedges.