Mostaccioli Bake

By KimberlyB

This homey lasagna-style casserole

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked mostaccioli
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 2 cups (16 ounces) 1% cottage cheese
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 cup (4 ounces) 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

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 55mins

Preparation

Step 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.
•Layer half of the pasta mixture in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with spinach mixture, remaining pasta mixture and remaining spaghetti sauce.
•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.