Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
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2 teaspoons dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried marjoram
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomato puree (Puree reserved)
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1 cup water
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salt
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1 lb ziti pasta
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2 cups low fat cottage cheese
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or 2 cups Fontina cheese
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1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook and drain the pasta.
- Brown the onions in the oil for about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Break the sausage into small pieces and crumble over the onion.
- Brown thoroughly, so no pink remains.
- Add the herbs, pepper flakes, tomatoes, puree, and water.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to med-low and simmer for 30 minutes, until thickened.
- Do no not cover.
- Taste and add salt as necessary.
- Mix together the pasta, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and the sauce.
- Spread into a greased casserole dish and top with Parmesan Bake in a 350 oven for 30 minutes.