Lasagna-style Baked Ziti

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ziti pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano (optional)
• 1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 (15 ounce) container low fat cottage cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove liquid
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook the ziti according to the package instructions.
• 2 heat oven to 400°f.
• 3 in a large pot, over medium-low heat, heat the oil. add the onion, salt, and pepper. cover and cook until the onion is transparent, 10-12 minutes. add the garlic and oregano (if using) and cook for 2 minutes. add the pasta sauce and heat for 3 minutes. remove from heat. add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. add the parmesan, ricotta, and spinach and toss again. spread the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or individual ramekins and sprinkle with the mozzarella. bake until the mozzarella melts, about 15 minutes.
• 4 tip: if you prefer, substitute chopped broccoli for the spinach.
• 5 to freeze: assemble (but do not bake) the casserole. cover tightly with two layers of aluminum foil. store for up to 3 months.
• 6 to reheat: thaw overnight in the refrigerator or thaw partially in the microwave. cover and heat in a 350° f oven for 1 hour. uncover and heat until the mozzarella melts, about 10 minutes more.