Cottage Cheese Vegetable Casserole

Ingredients

 * 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
 * 1/2 cup chopped onion
 * 1 tbsp reduced calorie margarine
 * 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
 * 1 (8 ounce) package noodles
 * -cooked and drained
 * 2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
 * 1/2 cup skim milk
 * 1/2 tsp salt
 * 1/2 tsp basil
 * 1/4 tsp thyme
 * 1/8 tsp pepper
 * parsley sprigs (opt.)

Directions
Yield 12 servings - ½ c ea. Each serving may be exchanged for: 1 bread, 1 low-fat meat combine carrots, onion and margarine in non-stick skillet; cook on medium heat until tender. Add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes; set aside combine remaining ingredients, except parsley, in large bowl; stir in cooked vegetables. Turn mixture into nonstick 2 qt. casserole. Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with parsley before serving, if desired