15 ozs. fat−free cottage cheese
2 whole eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup fat−free parmesan cheese
16 oz. ziti pasta, cooked and drained
1 teaspoon salt
26 oz. spaghetti sauce (low fat)
1 cup low−fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 350. Prepare a 13 x 9" pan with cooking
spray; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage
cheese, eggs, and parmesan cheese; set aside. In another
mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, pasta sauce, and salt.
Spoon half of the pasta mixture into prepared pan;
evenly top with cheese mixture, then remaining pasta
mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 30
minutes, or until heated through.

Cajun Style Pasta

12 ounces linguine
1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
8−12 medium size shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound chicken breast meat, diced
2 1/2 tablespoons all−purpose flour
2 cups of 1% milk
2 tablespoons sherry
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas
Salt and black pepper to taste

Prepare the linguine according to package directions.
Drain and keep warm until ready to serve.
Melt the butter in the center of a large non−stick skillet over
medium−high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the
shrimp and chicken. Pan−fry until the chicken is cooked through,
3−4 minutes. Whisk the flour, milk, sherry, and Parmesan cheese
together. Pour into the skillet and bring to a boil while stirring.
Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook for about 5 minutes
until the mixture has thickened, stirring occasionally. Add the
cayenne and fold in the tomatoes and peas. Cook until heated
through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange the
linguine on individual plates and spoon the sauce over the top.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Baked Macaroni, Cheese & Spinach

1 pound elbow macaroni
15 oz. low fat ricotta cheese
1 3/4 cups skim milk
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 teaspoons brown mustard
1 −2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 cups shredded low fat cheddar cheese
2 cups torn fresh spinach leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fine bread crumbs
1 teaspoon paprika

Preheat oven to 375F. Spray a 9 X 13 or 3 quart baking dish with
nonstick spray oil. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, mix ricotta cheese,
milk, egg substitute, mustard, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.
Process until smooth. Drain macaroni, return to pot and add
shredded cheddar and spinach. Stir until cheese melts and spinach
wilts. Stir in ricotta mixture and scrape into prepared baking
dish. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs,
and paprika. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni and cheese. Bake at
375F for 25 minutes. Serve hot.