Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Cook the pasta according to directions and drain.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooking, chop the vegetables into small pieces.

Step 4

Place the vegetables in a casserole dish, drizzle with olive oil, and add salt/pepper/dried oregano to taste.

Step 5

Bake the vegetables for about 10 minutes (or until they start getting soft).

Step 6

Remove the vegetables from the oven and set aside.

Step 7

Layer half of everything as follows: pasta, pasta sauce, vegetables, cottage cheese, mozzarella.

Step 8

Repeat a second layer of everything in the casserole dish.

Step 9

Top the casserole dish with parmesan and fresh basil (optional).

Step 10

Bake for about 15-20 minutes.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy!