Tofu-Noodle-Poppy Seed Casserole

== Description ==
=== Ingredients ===
* 1 (8-ounce) package
* medium-size egg noodles
* uncooked
* 1/2 cup chopped Onion
* 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
* 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
* 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
* 3 cup milk
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tbsp poppy seeds
* 1 tbsp salt
* 1/8 tbsp red pepper
* 3 cup diced cooked tofu
* 1 (4-ounce) jar diced
* pimento, drained
* 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
== Directions ==
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well, and set aside. Sauti Onion and green pepper in butter in a dutch oven until tender; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in noodles, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, poppy seeds, salt, red pepper, and tofu; add pimento, and stir gently. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 12- x 8- x 2-inch baking dish. Cover and chill 8 hours. To bake, remove from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. bake, covered, at 350 °F for 45 minutes. uncover, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 10 minutes. or until thoroughly heated. I use one pound of tofu cut into 1 inch squares instead of Turkey. (i am a vegitarian). It does not have to refrigerate, but the tastes do mingle better if it does. I usually sprinkle more than 2 tablespoons of Cheese on top. Southern living 1990 annual recipes, p. 239
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== See also ==
Category:Allspice Recipes
Category:Cheese Recipes
Category:Egg noodle Recipes
Category:Green bell pepper Recipes
Category:Locto Recipes
Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes
Category:Poppy seed Recipes
Category:Tofu Recipes