Equipment

Ingredients

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
2. Cook penne pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain.
3. In a 9x13 baking dish, combine the cooked pasta, cottage cheese, and marinara sauce. Mix until evenly combined.
4. Top with shredded mozzarella.
5. Bake at 400ºF for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. If the dish is going into the oven cold (assembled ahead of time), bake for 50 minutes instead.

Notes

• Ricotta is the traditional substitute for cottage cheese — use it interchangeably if you prefer a smoother texture.
• Mixing in some grated parmesan or Italian seasoning is an easy upgrade without adding much effort.
• This assembles ahead well. Combine everything in the baking dish, cover with foil, and refrigerate. Just add the extra bake time (50 minutes from cold).