* 1/2 cup finely chopped onion * 2 teaspoons margarine, divided * 1 pound low-fat smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices * 1 package (10 ounces) spiral noodles, cooked and drained * 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced * 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted * 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted * 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk * 1/2 cup crushed reduced-fat butter-flavored crackers
SERVINGS 8 CATEGORY Lower Fat METHOD Baked PREP 15 min. COOK 20 min. TOTAL 35 min.
DIRECTIONS
In a skillet, saute onion in 1 teaspoon margarine until tender. Add sausage, noodles, mushrooms, soups and milk; mix well. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs; dot with remaining margarine. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving equals 344 calories, 11 g fat (0 saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 1,128 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 18 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 meat, 1 vegetable.
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