Marinara sauce (can use Raos or your fav brand)
Place a light layer into a serving size bowl that is oven safe.
(I use 4 Pyrex - 1.5 cup bowls)
You can place these on a large cookie sheet for easier handling.
Barilla protein of choice (or any protein pasta)
Cook until al dente and layer into your serving dish over marinara.
Top pasta with ricotta -or- ricotta and cottage cheese blended.
Add sautéed red bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, even broccoli if you like. I use sliced sautéed zucchini sometimes also. If you have sun-dried tomatoes, toss some in. Great flavor.
Add your cooked protein of choice. Chicken, ground chicken, ground turkey, ground beef, Italian sausage or a blend of.
Add more marinara.
Add mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 350 for 18-20 mins.