Hungarian Noodle Casserole

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Noodles with green peppers and onions. Typical peasant dish.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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Lightly oil a 7 x 11 inch baking pan or spray with a nonstick cooking spray.

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Cook noodles according to package directions.

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Drain.

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While noodles are cooking , heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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Add onion , bell pepper , and garlic.

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Cook , stirring frequently , until onion begins to brown , about 10 minutes.

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Remove from heat.

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In a large bowl , combine cottage cheese , yogurt , paprika , salt , pepper and onion powder.

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Mix well.

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Add onion mixture and cooked noodles.

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Mix until well combined.

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Spoon mixture into prepared casserole.

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Press noodles down gently with the back of a spoon.

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Sprinkle with paprika.

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Cover and bake 25 minutes.

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Uncover and bake 5 minutes more.

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Ingredients

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medium noodles, olive oil, onions, green bell peppers, garlic cloves, low fat cottage cheese, plain low-fat yogurt, paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder