Recipe: Turkey Alfredo Casserole (using cooked turkey or chicken)

Turkey Alfredo Casserole

6 oz fettucini noodles
1/8 tsp pepper
10 oz frozen cut broccoli
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 Tbsp margarine
2 1/2 cups chopped cooked turkey
3 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp dried basil, crushed
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp salt

Cook pasta, drain and set aside. Run water over broccoli to thaw.

In a large saucepan melt margarine or butter. Stir in flour, basil, salt and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more.

Stir in turkey or chicken, 1/2 cup of the cheese and broccoli. Remove from heat.

Add pasta and toss to coat. Turn turkey mixture into a greased 12 by 7 1/2 by 2 inch baking dish. Cover with foil.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Bake, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes more or until heated through.