Stringy Macaroni Recipe

Name: Stringy Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (16 ounce) can canned tomatoes; 1 small onion, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 (8 ounce) package medium seashell pasta; 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese; 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Combine the tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, minced onion, salt, pepper and oregano in a saucepan. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
4
Put a layer of cooked shells in a greased 3 quart casserole dish. After the shells, you put in the cottage cheese and spread it out to cover all the shells. Layer on the sauce, then another layer of shells, then the mozzarella cheese and more sauce. Add the last layer of shells, the parmesan, and finish with a layer of sauce.
5
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

425

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (16 ounce) can canned tomatoes, 1 small onion, minced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Stringy Macaroni falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stringy Macaroni

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Variations & substitutions

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