1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup onions -- chopped
1/2 cup bell peppers -- chopped
6 oz pkg mushrooms -- sliced
3 cloves garlic -- crushed
28 oz can tomatoes -- cut up
8 oz can tomato sauce
6 oz can tomato paste
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp basil
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp pizza seasoning
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp parsley
14 oz box any pasta shape
4 egg whites
15 oz pkg fat-free cottage cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven at 350. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
Cook onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic until tender. Add
tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, sugar, basil, oregano,
pizza seasoning, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Simmer, uncovered,
for 30 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
In a mixing bowl, combine egg whites, cottage cheese, and Parmesan
cheese. Stir in pasta mixture and pour into a 13" x 9" x 2" pan. Top
with tomato mixture. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with
additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Recipe By : Anita A. Matejka
Servings: 8 servings
Baked Pasta Dish Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Italian; Pasta
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