1 (16 oz.) box ziti macaroni
1 lb. ground meat
1 lg. jar spaghetti sauce
1 (1 lb.) box cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 egg
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. oregano
dash of salt
olive oil

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Boil macaroni according to directions on box, drain, and cool. Brown meat in olive oil. Add oregano, garlic, and salt. Mix ricotta, egg, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl until mixed thoroughly. Mix ziti and meat sauce into oblong baking pan. Fold cheese mixture into ziti and sauce until thoroughly mixed. Cover with foil.

Bake 30 minutes covered at 350°F or until very bubbly. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes (40 minutes total).

Submitted by: Sue B.