Ziti, Spinach, and Mushroom Casserole

• 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
• 14-12 teaspoon dried thyme
• 14-12 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

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.

butter, mushrooms, frozen spinach, cottage cheese, grated monterey, thyme, salt, pepper, pasta, tomatoes, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ziti-spinach-and-mushroom-casserole-142266 (may not work)