CindyA Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Skinny 3-Cheese Penne Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Yield: 8 servings Serving size: Appox.1 cup Ingredients 1/2 cup diced onion 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp from the jar) 1 -23.25 oz jar no-sugar-added pasta sauce 1 -12 oz package penne pasta 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 2 cups low-fat, shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tsp pepper 1 Tbsp fresh oregano, diced (or 1 tsp dried) 1 Tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, diced (or 1 tsp dried) Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook penne according to the package instructions for al dente, about 10 minutes. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onion and garlic until tender, about 3 minutes. Turn down heat to medium-low. Add the entire jar of pasta sauce to the onion and garlic, stir. Drain pasta and add to pasta sauce. In a medium size bowl combine cottage cheese, ricotta, 1.5 cups of mozzarella and herbs. In a 9x13 pan, add 1/2 pasta mixture. Then spread all of the cheese mixture evenly on top. Next, layer the remaining pasta. Sprinkle the top with the rest of the shredded mozzarella. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Nutrition Information Calories: 198 Fat: 2g Carbohydrates: 40g Fiber: 7g Protein: 10g Sugars: 8g Sodium: 334mg Vitamin A: 8% Vitamin C: 5% Calcium: 5% Iron: 3% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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