Hearty Baked Macaroni

6 Servings


vegetable oil spray
16 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups nonfat cottage cheese
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
4 ounces part skim mozzarella cheese, sliced

Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly spray a 9 x 9 x 2 casserole with vegetable oil. In a small bowl combine tomato puree, water, Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. In another bowl, combine cottage cheese, onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Spoon one-third of tomato mixture into prepared casserole. In order, layer half of the macaroni, all of the cottage cheese mixture and 1/3 of tomato mixture on top. Add remaining macaroni and cover with remaining tomato mixture. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover casserole and top with mozzarella cheese. Return it to the oven, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Let dish stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 Calories from Fat 43
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 15% Protein 33% Carb. 52%

Nutrient  Amount per  Serving   Value
                                     
Total Fat               5   g      7%
Saturated Fat           2   g     11%
Cholesterol            11   mg     4%
Sodium               1009   mg    42%
Total Carbohydrate     38   g     13%
Dietary Fiber           1   g      3%
Sugars                  0   g        
Protein                25   g        

Vitamin A 19% Vitamin C 17% Calcium 0% Iron 14%