Recipe: Nifty Thrifty Chicken Casserole

Nifty Thrifty Chicken Casserole

8 ounces dry uncooked noodles
2 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound torn spinach -- 8 cups
2 cups chopped cooked chicken, turkey, ham
or 2 cans drained tuna
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 2 oz. jar pimiento -- drained, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain. Add margarine, celery salt and pepper. Toss lightly. In large bowl combine noodles, spinach, meat, mushrooms, cottage cheese, pimiento and Cheddar cheese. Spoon into 3 qt. casserole. Bake for 30-35 mins. at 350 F. Stir 2-3 times while cooking so spinach doesn't dry out.