Mostaccioli Bake Recipe
- 8 ounces mostaccioli or medium tube pasta
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) package 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
- 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 an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with spinach mixture, remaining pasta mixture and remaining spaghetti sauce. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
