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Cottage-Cheese-Pasta-Bake-with-Mushrooms-Recipe

Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake with Mushrooms

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This Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake with Mushrooms is a nutritious and satisfying dish. Bursting with flavor from fresh mushrooms and rich cheeses, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a comforting meal. Easy to prepare, this bake combines rotini pasta with cottage cheese and mozzarella for a delicious experience.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz. fiber gourmet light rotini
  • 16 oz. fresh mushrooms
  • 1 t olive oil
  • 24 oz. rao's tomato basil sauce
  • 1 tsp. italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. spike seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 cups good culture cottage cheese
  • 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup coarsely grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F/190C and spray an 8" X 12" baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add a generous amount of salt, stir in the pasta, and cook until al dente.
  3. Rinse the mushrooms and let them drain well. Wipe them with a paper towel if necessary to remove any dirt.
  4. Remove the mushroom stems, trim the dried ends, and cut the stems in half.
  5. Cut the mushrooms into fourths or sixths to ensure even cooking.
  6. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened and browned, with all liquid evaporated.
  8. Drain the cooked pasta well in a colander.
  9. Combine the cooked pasta and mushrooms in the baking dish.
  10. Add the Rao's Tomato Basil Sauce, Italian Seasoning, Spike Seasoning, and Dried Oregano to the frying pan and simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  11. Pour the sauce over the pasta and mushrooms in the baking dish.
  12. If the cottage cheese is watery, drain it in a colander for a few minutes.
  13. Add the cottage cheese, 1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese to the baking dish.
  14. Gently stir the ingredients to combine.
  15. Top with the remaining cup of grated mozzarella cheese.
  16. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and lightly browned.
  17. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Notes

Ensure mushrooms are cut to similar sizes for even cooking.
Experiment with different pasta shapes for variety.
For added flavor, consider incorporating cooked ground meat or additional vegetables.

  • Author: Alejandro
  • Prep Time: Not specified
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of bake
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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