Ziti, Spinach, and Mushroom Casserole

Name: Ziti, Spinach, and Mushroom Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 2 cups low fat cottage cheese; 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt; pepper, to taste; 8 ounces ziti pasta, cooked and drained; 2 tomatoes, seeded, thinly sliced, and drained; 2 -3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"A good side dish to serve with seafood."

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups low fat cottage cheese
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
¹⁄₄ - ¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried thyme
¹⁄₄ - ¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
pepper, to taste
8 ounces ziti pasta, cooked and drained
2 tomatoes, seeded, thinly sliced, and drained
2 -3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

directions

In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
Saute and stir mushrooms for about 5 minutes or until tender.
Stir in spinach and remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, combine mushroom-spinach mixture, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, seasonings, and ziti; transfer to a lightly greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
Place tomato slices on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven for about 40 minutes or until heated through.