Easy Baked Pasta

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 7 ounces whole wheat pasta (i like penne)
• 1 1/2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup yellow squash, sliced (or zucchini)
• 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Recipe

• 1 prepare pasta according to package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, mix sauce through oregano in an 8 x 8 pan and stir well. you can choose to add 1/2 the mozzarella here or put it all on top--your call!
• 3 when pasta is finished drain quickly and add to sauce mix. cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes at 400.
• 4 remove foil and add remaining (or all) mozzarella. return to oven for 5-10 minutes, or until pasta is heated through and cheese is melted.
• 5 allow to stand 5 minutes before cutting. enjoy!