Crab Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. broad noodles
1 (6 1/2 oz.) can crabmeat, boned
1 c. cottage cheese
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms
6 Tbsp. butter
6 Tbsp. flour
2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. minced chives
1/3 c. toasted slivered almonds

Preparation

Cook noodles as directed on package.
Drain.
Place a layer of noodles in a buttered 2-quart casserole.
Add a layer of crabmeat, then a layer of cottage cheese and half of the mushrooms.
Melt butter in saucepan.
Add flour to make a paste.
Remove from heat and add milk and salt, stirring to blend.
Cook until smooth and thickened; stir in chives.
Pour half of sauce over casserole. Repeat layers, ending with sauce.
Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Bake 35 to 40 minutes.