Make-Your-Own Casserole

Description
From: University of Nebraska Lancaster County Extension. I've used this recipe many times. It is a lifesaver for quick and thrifty cooking. Some favorite combinations include cooked chicken, mushroom soup, noodles, peas and carrots OR tuna, rice, mushroom soup, green peas.
 * Serves: 6

Ingredients

 * 2 cups uncooked pasta (macaroni, penne, spiral, bow tie), cooked


 * 2 cups cooked and diced chicken, turkey, ham, beef, or pork


 * 1 (10-oz.) pkg. thawed and drained frozen spinach, broccoli, green beans, green peas


 * 1 can sauce-type soup (mushroom, celery, cheese, tomato, etc.) mixed with milk to make 2 cups
 * 1 - 2 teaspoons mixed dried leaf herbs (basil, thyme, marjoram, tarragon)
 * salt and pepper to taste

Topping-

 * ¼ cup shredded Swiss, cheddar, or Monterey jack cheese
 * ¼ cup buttered bread crumbs

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350 °F.
 * 2) Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
 * 3) Select an ingredient (s) from each category.
 * 4) Heat until 165 °F or steaming hot.
 * 5) Add toppings.
 * 6) Return casserole with topping(s), uncovered, to oven for about 10 minutes or to microwave for about 2 minutes.