Triple-cheese Poppyseed Noodles

Description
From BBS Echo or Prodigy June, 1999

Ingredients

 * 8 oz wide egg noodles
 * ½ cup plain yogurt
 * 2 oz jar chopped pimento
 * 1 tbsp poppy seed
 * ½ tsp black pepper
 * 1 dash paprika
 * ½ cup ricotta cheese (part skim)
 * ½ cup cottage cheese
 * 1 clove garlic, finely minced
 * ½ tsp hot pepper sauce
 * ½ cup grated cheddar cheese (2 oz)

Garnish (optional)

 * fresh parsley sprigs
 * steamed broccoli florets
 * steamed asparagus spears

Directions

 * 1) Boil a large pot of water; cook noodles until al dente.
 * 2) While noodles are cooking, in a med mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients except cheddar cheese and paprika.
 * 3) When noodles are done, drain well.
 * 4) Return them to pot.
 * 5) Pour in sauce mixture and toss well to coat.
 * 6) Pour mixture into a microwave-proof casserole dish.
 * 7) Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese; top with paprika.
 * 8) Heat in microwave, high setting, for 3 minutes, to melt cheese and heat through.
 * 9) Top with garnish.

Variations

 * 1) Stir in steamed vegetables - serve over a bed of steamed spinach - bake in oven at 375°F for about 25 minutes.
 * 2) Though it takes longer, the crispy edges are delicious!.