Melody Nixon'S Spinach Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 oz.) pkg. fettuccine or vermicelli noodles
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
3 stalks finely chopped celery
1 c. diced mushrooms
1 1/2 c. cottage cheese
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach
1 clove minced garlic
2 tsp. basil
1 Tbsp. parsley
dash of nutmeg
4 to 6 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta as directed on package.
Saute onion, celery and mushrooms in butter.
Add cottage cheese (whiz through blender, if desired) and spices to sauteed mixture.
Drain and chop spinach. Add to cottage cheese mixture.
Stir in drained noodles.
Mix well and pour in greased baking dish.
Top with Mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese is melted.