Pasta Rustica - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomato puree (Puree reserved)
1 cup water
salt
1 lb ziti pasta
2 cups low fat cottage cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or 2 cups Fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook and drain the pasta.
Brown the onions in the oil for about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Break the sausage into small pieces and crumble over the onion.
Brown thoroughly, so no pink remains.
Add the herbs, pepper flakes, tomatoes, puree, and water.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to med-low and simmer for 30 minutes, until thickened.
Do no not cover.
Taste and add salt as necessary.
Mix together the pasta, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and the sauce.
Spread into a greased casserole dish and top with Parmesan Bake in a 350 oven for 30 minutes.