Autumn Noodle Bake Food

AUTUMN NOODLE BAKE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions, drain.
• Combine noodles, chicken, soup, 1/2 cup water or milk, vegetables and 1/2 cup cheese.
• Spoon into 2-qt.
• baking dish; top with remaining cheese.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley or green onions, if desired.

AUTUMN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to packet directions, drain and set aside.
• Warm oil in a frying pan and add the onion and garlic. Turn the heat up to high and sauté until onion is translucent.
• Add pumpkin and sauté for 5 minutes or until it is about half cooked.
• Add zucchini, bell pepper and capers. Cook, stirring, until they are soft, but don't overcook. Stir through thyme and heat another minute or so until fragrant.
• Stir pasta and vegetables together.
• Mix cottage cheese with egg and season with salt and pepper.
• Spread pasta in baking dish, top with cottage cheese mixture and sprinkle cheese over the top.
• Bake at 180°C for 40 minutes, covering if the top gets too brown.
• Serve with a salad of simple wintry lettuce like raddiccio and baby spinach dressed with lemon juice and olive oil, with a few walnuts sprinkled over the salad when serving.