Hearty Baked Macaroni(Health Conscious)

• 1 (16 oz.) can tomato puree
• 1 c. water
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 1/2 lb. low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni (uncooked)
• 4 oz. Mozzarella cheese, sliced

1. In a small bowl, combine tomato puree, water, Italian seasonings and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
2. In another bowl, combine cottage cheese, onion powder and the remaining garlic powder.
3. Spray with vegetable cooking spray a 9 x 9 x 2-inch casserole dish.
4. Spoon 1/3 of the tomato mixture in the dish. Layer 1/2 of the macaroni, all of the cheese mixture, 1/3 of the tomato mixture, the remaining 1/2 of the macaroni, then the remaining 1/3 of the tomato mixture.
5. Cover; bake at 350u0b0 for 1 hour.
6. Uncover; top with Mozzarella cheese.
7. Bake, uncovered, until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
8. Let stand before serving.

tomato puree, water, italian seasoning, garlic powder, lowfat cottage cheese, onion powder, elbow macaroni, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=257184 (may not work)