Ziti, Spinach, and Mushroom Casserole

A good side dish to serve with seafood.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• 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

1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
2. Saute and stir mushrooms for about 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Stir in spinach and remove from heat.
4. 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.
5. Place tomato slices on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven for about 40 minutes or until heated through.