Mostaccioli Bake Recipe

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

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. Yield: 8 servings.

Recipe Source: Taste of Home