Four Cheese Baked Penne

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 tbs dried parsley flakes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese
• 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook penne according to package instructions.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, oregano, rosemary, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool for 15 minutes.

3. Drain penne; add to sauce. Stir in the cottage cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella and all of the ricotta. Transfer to a 13 x 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella.

4. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.