Easy Tex-Mex Bake

Tex-Mex is quickly becoming one of the most requested flavor combinations.  And this recipe makes it Low fat.

• 8 oz uncooked thin mostacciolli
• 1 pound ground turkey breast
• 1 pacakge ( 10 oz) of frozen corn, thawed and drained
• 2/3 cup bottled salsa * hot or med depending on how spicy you like things*
• 1 16 oz container low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 egg'1 tablespoon minced cilantro
• 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
• 1/4 tsp cumin'1/2 cup shredded monterey Jack cheese

Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt. Drain and rinse and set aside
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add turkey, cook over high heat until no longer pink. Stir in salsa and corn. Remove from heat.
Preheat oven to 350. Combine cottage cheese, egg, cilantro, white pepper and cumin in a small bowl.
Spoon 1/2 turkey mixture in bottom of 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 inch baking dish. Top with pasta. Spoon cottage cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining turkey mixture. Sprinkle Cheese over. Bake 25 - 30 minutes or until heated through.


It was very good. It was alot lighter . But great on taste.