Cheesy Beef & Noodle Casserole (Lightened Up!) – World of Pastabilities

Ingredients

• 1/2 bag (7 or 8 ounces) of Reindeer Pasta (or substitute any short shape, or egg noodles!)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup shredded carrots (you can buy onions and carrots pre-chopped or shredded!)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup skim or fat-free milk
• 2 tablespoons flour (all purpose)
• 1/4 t. ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2-2 cups 2% reduced fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. black pepper
• Chopped parsley for garnish