Baked Ziti with Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo

Morning, ya'll & Happy Monday!!  A comforting, cheesy pasta dish, always gets our week started off right & I am sure it does the same for you.  So, I am bringing you this creamy deliciousness with tons of bubbly cheese.  We loved this dish!!  And with a mouth full of pasta, after only 1 bite, my hubby proclaimed, "this is a really great, I mean REALLY great!!"  And this puts a nice twist, on the regular tomato sauce that usually goes in a dish like this.  Not to mention, how easy it is to whip up, so it's perfect for a quick weeknight meal.  

Ingredients: 

1 (7oz) jar Roasted Red Peppers

                                                               1 T Worcestershire sauce

1 T olive oil

1 (10z) tub Alfredo sauce

8 oz Penne pasta

1/2 cup Cottage Cheese, small curd (4% milkfat)

1/2lb sausage (optional)

1/2 cup Italian cheese blend

1/2 cup parmesan 

Preheat oven to 400F.  Prepare your roasted red pepper sauce by adding peppers, Worcestershire & olive oil in a small blender/processor & pulse til it comes together.  It should still be slightly chunky; set aside. Meanwhile, boil your noodles, according to package directions.  Be sure & salt your water.  I usually do, 2 tsp per 2 1/2 qt of water.  Drain & return to pot.  Stir in cottage cheese, 1/4 cup roasted pepper sauce & Alfredo.  Optional: add in your meat.  Place pasta mixture into an 8x8 baking dish.  Top with both cheeses & place in oven for 20 mins or until cheese is melted & bubbly.  

Makes about 4 (1/2 cup) servings

Big southern hugs, 
Angie