10 oz. ground turkey
1/2 c. finely chopped onions
1/4 c. water
1 1/2 c. part-skim ricotta cheese
3 oz. uncooked noodles (not macaroni)
1 c. tomato sauce
1 c. chopped tomatoes
1/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. oregano
2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided

In non-stick skillet, saute onions and turkey until meat loses pink color. Remove from heat. In small bowl mix ricotta cheese and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese, dash of salt and pepper. Spread evenly over ground turkey mixture. Evenly distribute 3 ounces uncooked noodles on top of ricotta mixture.

In small bowl mix tomatoes with spices, 1/4 cup water and pour over noodles. Cover tightly and return to heat. Simmer on medium heat 25 minutes until noodles are cooked. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Serves 4.

One serving = 3 1/2 protein exchanges. 1 bread exchange. 1 1/4 vegetable exchanges. 20 optional calories.