Baked Ziti

 5 servings

12 cups marinara sauce
3 lbs ziti pasta or penne

2 x 24 oz cottage cheese
containers, or ricotta

1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese

3 eggs, slightly beaten

1.5 lbs shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook pasta as package directs, drain and set aside.

In very large mixing bowl, stir together, cottage (or ricotta) cheese, parmesan cheese, and beaten eggs.

Stir in half the sauce until well mixed. (reserve the other 1/2 for a later step)

Stir in 1/2 the cheese and then all of the pasta, tossing gently to coat.

Divide the pasta/sauce mixture evenly between the 2-4 pans.

Pour the remaining 1/2 of the spaghetti sauce evenly over the ziti mixture.

Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top

Freezer Meals

Place the pans each in a 1 1/2-2 Gallon Freezer bag, label and freeze.

Baking Instructions

Bake at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.