Hearty Macaroni

1 16-ounce can tomato puree
1 cup water
2 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
1tsp. garlic powder, divided
1 ½ lbs. low-fat cottage cheese
½ tsp. onion powder
1 pkg. (8-oz.) elbow macaroni, uncooked
4 oz. part-skim mozzarella cheese, sliced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9-x-9-x-2-inch casserole with vegetable oil spray. In a small bowl combine tomato puree, water, Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. In another bowl, combine cottage cheese, onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Spoon 1/3 of tomato mixture into prepared casserole. Place 1/2 of macaroni, all of cottage cheese mixture and 1/3 of tomato mixture on top. Add remaining macaroni and cover with remaining tomato mixture. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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