This casserole-like dish hits the spot when you’re in the mood for a hearty pasta recipe. Serve right away for the best flavor and texture.
POINTS® Value: 5
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Meat, cheese, potatoes—we layered these favorite ingredients into a flavorful casserole. Sort of like a deconstructed cheeseburger and fries.
POINTS® Value: 4
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Serve with ketchup, if desired (could affect POINTS values).

Vary the flavor of this family favorite by substituting raw turkey sausage or ground sirloin for the turkey (could affect POINTS values).

Creamy, cheesy Mexican food is irresistible. This one-dish casserole is a vegetarian feast.
POINTS® Value: 4
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Change the beans or cheese to your liking: white or black beans, reduced-fat cheddar or Monterey Jack cheeses all work well.

If you want to brown the cheese more, place the dish (make sure it’s broiler safe) under the broiler for a minute or two.

This comfort-food casserole is sure to please on blustery winter days. Though tuna is more traditional, we used salmon for a richer color and taste.

POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Feel free to substitute 1 cup of frozen chopped mixed peppers for the fresh red and green peppers, and 1 cup frozen chopped onions for the fresh onions. Sauté as directed above but make sure all the liquid has evaporated before adding vegetables to the pasta pot.

We sautéed the vegetables to help maximize their flavor but if you’re short on time, you can skip that step without a tremendous impact on taste.