Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           thinly sliced carrots
     1/2  cup           chopped onion
   1      tablespoon    reduced calorie margarine
     1/2  cup           sliced mushrooms
   1      package       (8 ounce) noodles -- cooked and drained
   2      cups          low-fat cottage cheese
     1/2  cup           skim milk
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      basil
     1/4  teaspoon      thyme
     1/8  teaspoon      pepper
                        parsley sprigs (opt.)

Preparation:

Combine carrots, onion and margarine in non-stick skillet; cook on medium heat until tender. Add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes; set aside Combine remaining ingredients, except parsley, in large bowl; stir in cooked vegetables. Turn mixture into nonstick 2 Qt. casserole. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with parsley before serving, if desired.