Skinny 3-Cheese Penne Recipe

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Average budget

Ingredients

1/2 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp from the jar)
1 -23.25 oz jar no-sugar-added pasta sauce
1 -12 oz package penne pasta
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 cups low-fat, shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp fresh oregano, diced (or 1 tsp dried)
1 Tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, diced (or 1 tsp dried)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook penne according to the package instructions for al dente, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onion and garlic until tender, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Turn down heat to medium-low. Add the entire jar of pasta sauce to the onion and garlic, stir.

Step 4

Drain pasta and add to pasta sauce.

Step 5

In a medium size bowl combine cottage cheese, ricotta, 1.5 cups of mozzarella and herbs.

Step 6

In a 9x13 pan, add 1/2 pasta mixture. Then spread all of the cheese mixture evenly on top. Next, layer the remaining pasta. Sprinkle the top with the rest of the shredded mozzarella.

Step 7

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.