Baked Rigatoni

I love pasta!  It's cheap, filling, and can feed a crowd.  I stumbled upon this recipe and decided to give it a try.  This is one meal that my whole family enjoys, which is quite an accomplishment!  I have altered it just a bit, so here's my version.

Baked Rigatoni
12 oz. rigatoni, cooked and drained according to package directions
1 cup cottage cheese (you can use ricotta, but we prefer cottage cheese)
2 cups mozzarella, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
26-oz jar marinara sauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, place rigatoni, cottage cheese, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, and a little more than half of the marinara sauce.

Stir to combine.  Place mixture in a 9 x 13 baking pan and top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.

Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until heated through.  Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Pair this with a veggie or green salad and garlic bread and you've got yourself a meal!

Made with ricotta.

Made with cottage cheese.

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