Lighter Fare Turkey Pesto Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups egg noodles
1 cup turkey meat (I use leftovers from Thanksgiving)
8 ounces light ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup light cheddar cheese, grated
1 large tomatoes, sliced in rings (optional)
2 teaspoons paprika (to taste)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Cook egg noodles according to package directions.
Chop turkey meat to small cubes.
Layer casserole as follows:
1/2 of the egg noodles on the bottom.
All of the turkey meat.
Spread the ricotta over this carefully.
Dollop or spread the pesto over the ricotta next.
1/2 the fresh chopped parsley sprinkled over next.
The other 1/2 of the egg noodles.
All of the grated cheese.
Lay the tomato rings out evenly over the top.
Sprinkle with the remaining parsley.
Generously dust with paprika for a nice crusty top.
Place dish in preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Serve.