Baked Pasta Dish
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onions -- chopped
1/2 cup bell peppers -- chopped
1 package mushrooms -- (6 oz) sliced
3 cloves garlic -- crushed
1 can tomatoes -- (28 oz) cut up
1 can tomato sauce -- (8 oz)
1 can tomato paste -- (6 oz)
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons pizza seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1 package any pasta shape -- (14 oz)
4 large egg whites
1 package fat-free cottage cheese -- (15 oz)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
 

Preparation:

Preheat oven at 350F. 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.