Layered Pasta Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces penne
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 (15 ounce) jar pasta sauce with mushrooms (aka spaghetti sauce with mushrooms)
1 cup beef broth
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Preparation

Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
Toss pasta with oil; spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish; set aside.
In a skillet over med-high heat, cook the beef, onion, and garlic for 5-6 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring to crumble beef; drain and return to skillet.
Add wine, spaghetti sauce, and next 3 ingredients to skillet; bring to a boil.
Decrease heat and simmer 10 minutes; stir in 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and eggs; spoon mixture over the pasta.
Spread beef mixture over the top.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella; top with bread crumbs.
Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.