Baked Ziti Aimees Adventures Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Ziti Aimees Adventures

• Ziti Pasta
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 2 large egg whites
• Dried Basil
• Dried Parsley
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Spaghetti Sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

How to Make Baked Ziti Aimees Adventures

1. Cook 1 pound of ziti pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. In a large bowl, gently stir 1 (24 ounce) jar of your favorite marinara sauce into the cooked ziti.
4. Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
5. Spoon half of the ziti mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large egg whites, 1 cup of low-fat cottage cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Evenly spread the cheese mixture over the noodles in the baking dish.
8. Top with the remaining ziti mixture.
9. Pour the remaining 1 (24 ounce) jar of marinara sauce over the top.
10. Sprinkle 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
11. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
12. Add 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
13. Let the ziti stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!