1/4 c. butter
2 green onions, sliced
3 tbsp. whole wheat flour
2 c. milk
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
Dash of garlic
Dash of nutmeg
1 c. low-fat cottage cheese
4 c. cooked whole wheat or whole wheat-soy macaroni or noodles (8 oz. pkg.)
1/4 c. toasted wheat germ
3 c. cut-up cooked vegetables
1 c. grated cheddar or Swiss cheese
1 c. whole-grain bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute onions in butter until soft. Blend in flour and cook over medium heat several minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add the milk, continuing to stir. Add the cottage cheese and seasonings. Cook until sauce thickens.

Combine noodles, vegetables and sauce and pour into greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish. Top with cheese and bread crumbs. Bake until piping hot and bubbly (15 to 20 minutes). Serves 6 to 8.