Low Calorie Vegetarian Recipe - Potato Pasta Casserole

This Potato Pasta Casserole is both tasty and a low calorie vegetarian recipe

• 1 12-oz pkg. regular or low-protein noodles
• 4 large potatos diced
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 6-oz can tomato paste
• 1 4-oz can mushroom stems and pieces (drained and rinsed)
• 4 oz sour cream
• 3 tbs. cottage cheese
• 1/4 lb grated sharp cheddar cheese

Low Calorie Vegetarian Recipe - Potato Pasta Casserole Directions

Yields: 8 servings (cut 9" x 13" pan 4" x 2")
Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain in colander, rinse with cold water and set aside. Brown potatos (and sauté celery until tender). Add seasonings, tomato paste, one tomato-paste can of water and mushrooms. Place noodles in large bowl; mix in sour cream and cottage cheese. Line bottom of 9" x 13" baking dish with noodle mixture. Top with potato mixture. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Bake at 350, until cheese melts and casserole is heated through. Let cool and serve this excellent low calorie vegetarian recipe!