Hearty Baked Macaroni(Health Conscious) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine tomato puree, water, Italian seasonings and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
In another bowl, combine cottage cheese, onion powder and the remaining garlic powder.
Spray with vegetable cooking spray a 9 x 9 x 2-inch casserole dish.
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.
Cover; bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.
Uncover; top with Mozzarella cheese.
Bake, uncovered, until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
Let stand before serving.