Mostaccioli Bake

Name: Mostaccioli Bake
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked mostaccioli; 1 large egg; 1 large egg white; 2 cups 1% cottage cheese; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2-1/2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked mostaccioli
1 large egg
1 large egg white
2 cups 1% cottage cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided

Directions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, egg white, cottage cheese, spinach, 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; set aside. Drain pasta; stir in 2 cups spaghetti sauce.
2

Layer half of the pasta mixture in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with spinach mixture, remaining pasta mixture and remaining spaghetti sauce.
3

Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.