Hungarian Noodle Casserole

• medium noodles, uncooked6 ounces
• olive oil↗2 teaspoons
• onions, cut vertically into thin silvers↗2 cups
• green bell peppers, cut into thin strips↗2 cups
• garlic cloves, finely chopped↗4
• low fat cottage cheese↗1 1⁄2 cups
• plain low-fat yogurt↗1⁄2 cup
• paprika↗2 teaspoons
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• onion powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil a 7 X 11 inch baking pan or spray with a nonstick cooking spray.

2. 2

   Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain.

3. 3

   While noodles are cooking, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, yogurt, paprika, salt, pepper and onion powder. Mix well. Add onion mixture and cooked noodles. Mix until well combined. Spoon mixture into prepared casserole. Press noodles down gently with the back of a spoon.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with paprika.

6. 6

   Cover and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes more.