THREE CHEESE BAKED SPAGHETTIOS

Three Cheese Baked Spaghettios image

Provided by Amy H.

Categories Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 box (16 oz.) ring pasta
1 Tbsp olive oil
3/4-1 lb turkey italian sausage
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 can(s) mushrooms, drained
2 can(s) (15 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 can(s) (6 oz.) tomato paste
1/3 c red wine
2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp dried parsley
2 tsp dried oregano
2 c cottage cheese
1 c shredded parmesan cheese
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Cook Pasta Rings in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
2. Meanwhile, In a large deep skillet, coat the bottom with olive oil and add the Italian sausage, onion, red pepper, mushrooms and garlic, breaking up the Italian sausage with a large spoon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Add the red wine, crushed tomato and the tomato paste, basil, parsley, and oregano. Blend well. Simmer while the pasta finishes cooking.
4. Mix together the ring pasta and tomato mixture, the parmesan cheese, and cottage cheese until well combined.
5. Spread pasta mixture into a 9x13 glass casserole.
6. Now top with the shredded mozzarella and loosely cover with aluminum foil.
7. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes covered, then remove foil and bake 10 minutes more, uncovered.