This turkey casserole, combining tender turkey, spiral pasta and a rich cheese sauce, is a deliciously simple family meal.

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked spiral pasta
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt, mustard, thyme and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Toss with turkey, vegetables and cheese sauce.
3. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until heated through.