Baked Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb mild Italian sausage (approx. 4-5 links)
• 1 lb mostaccioli pasta (penne) or 1 lb rigatoni pasta
• 1 (16 ounce) jarof prepared spaghetti sauce (see Cook's note)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 14 cup parsley
• 1 tablespoon seasoning salt (to taste)
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten