Bow Tie Italian Casserole

Cook bow tie pasta; drain and set aside.

Cook ground beef; drain off fat.

To ground beef, add Italian seasoning, pizza sauce, onion and mushrooms.

In another bowl, add egg and cottage cheese.

In a 12 x 9-inch baking pan, layer 1/2 of the pasta, spoon 1/2 of cottage cheese mixture.

Sprinkle with 1/2 of Parmesan cheese.

Layer pepperoni slices (optional).

Place 1/2 of meat mixture.

Next, add 1/2 of Mozzarella and 1/2 of Monterey Jack cheese.

Repeat pasta, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni and meat mixture.

Top with remainder of Mozzarella and Monterey Jack.

Finish top with 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake, covered, at 425° for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through. Serve with favorite salad and hot bread.