Layered Pasta Bake

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From southern living cooking school.

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Steps

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Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions.

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Drain.

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Toss pasta with oil.

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Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.

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Set aside.

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In a skillet over med-high heat , cook the beef , onion , and garlic for 5-6 minutes or until beef is browned , stirring to crumble beef.

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Drain and return to skillet.

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Add wine , spaghetti sauce , and next 3 ingredients to skillet.

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Bring to a boil.

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Decrease heat and simmer 10 minutes.

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Stir in teaspoon pepper.

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In a bowl , combine cottage cheese , cup parmesan cheese , cup mozzarella cheese , remaining teaspoon pepper , and eggs.

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Spoon mixture over the pasta.

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Spread beef mixture over the top.

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Sprinkle with remaining cup parmesan and cup mozzarella.

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Top with bread crumbs.

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Bake , uncovered , at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

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Ingredients

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penne, olive oil, ground beef, onion, garlic cloves, dry red wine, pasta sauce with mushrooms, beef broth, tomato paste, salt, pepper, small curd cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, italian seasoned breadcrumbs