Ziti Bake

Name: Ziti Bake
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked ziti or small tube pasta; 1-3/4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided; 1 cup 4% cottage cheese; 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
1-3/4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, egg, parsley, oregano, garlic powder and pepper. Drain pasta; stir into cheese mixture.
2

In a greased 8-in. square baking dish, spread 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce. Top with pasta mixture, remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
3

Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-10 minutes longer.