Lighter Fare Turkey Pesto Casserole

• 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)

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F.
2. Cook egg noodles according to package directions.
3. Chop turkey meat to small cubes.
4. Layer casserole as follows:
5. 1/2 of the egg noodles on the bottom.
6. All of the turkey meat.
7. Spread the ricotta over this carefully.
8. Dollop or spread the pesto over the ricotta next.
9. 1/2 the fresh chopped parsley sprinkled over next.
10. The other 1/2 of the egg noodles.
11. All of the grated cheese.
12. Lay the tomato rings out evenly over the top.
13. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley.
14. Generously dust with paprika for a nice crusty top.
15. Place dish in preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
16. Serve.

egg noodles, turkey meat, ricotta cheese, pesto sauce, fresh parsley, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, paprika

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lighter-fare-turkey-pesto-casserole-279239 (may not work)