Ingredients for Baked Pasta Dish
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- unspecified quantity bell pepper
- unspecified quantity mushrooms (as a substitute for ground beef)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- unspecified quantity sugar
- unspecified quantity basil (Italian seasoning is used)
- unspecified quantity oregano (Italian seasoning is used)
- unspecified quantity pizza seasoning (Italian seasoning is used)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- unspecified quantity parsley
- 1 lb ziti or rotini pasta
- unspecified quantity egg whites
- unspecified quantity fat free cottage cheese (ricotta cheese is used in recipe)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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How to Make Baked Pasta Dish
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in ground beef (or substitute with vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini) and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, meat sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. Mix well to combine.
- Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
59 g
Sugar
59g
Fat
10g
Carbs
24g
