Recipe For Spinach Noodle Casserole

Spinach Noodle Casserole

Ingredients

.....4 cups uncooked egg noodles
.....1/4 cup butter
.....1/4 cup all purpose flour
.....1 teaspoon salt
.....1/8 teaspoon pepper
.....2 cups milk
.....2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
.....2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
.....2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
.....1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
.....Paprika

Preparation

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Arrange half of the noodles in an ungreased 11 x 7 x 2 inch baking dish; cover with half of the spinach and half of the Swiss cheese. Spread with half of the white sauce. Repeat layers. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with paprika.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Yield: 12-14 servings