Turkey Pasta Pie Using Leftovers

This recipe is simple and delicious, and makes good use of left-over poultry as well as spaghetti. It is similar to the old-fashioned version of tuna noodle casserole.  This is a great way to bring a balanced meal to the dinner table using the leftovers in your fridge.

3 cups cooked pasta (preferably whole wheat)
3 eggs
2 cups left-over turkey or chicken-chopped
3 garlic cloves-pressed
1 sm. red onion-chopped
1 small red pepper-chopped or sliced
1-½ cups broccoli florets-chopped
6 oz. Parmesan cheese-whole piece-grated
1 jar (16 oz. Alfredo Sauce)

Directions:

1. Combine cooked pasta, eggs, a little parmesan cheese and a little of the Alfredo sauce. Press gently into a casserole pan and bake for 10 minutes at 350º.
2. Combine all other ingredients, reserving about ½ the cheese. Spread mixture over finished pasta and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot.

All alfredo sauce in a jar is not created equal.  Check your ingredient list to see that you are getting a quality real-food product.  Alfredo sauce made from a real dairy product will never be low calorie or carb free.  It is better to pick real food ingredients that give you all the nutrients you need to maintain a healthy life style.