Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cook pasta according to package.
Drain and transfer to medium bowl.
In another bowl, combine, egg, cottage cheese, parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella, garlic and spices. Stir Well. Add in spinach and stir to combine.
Add pasta into cheese and spinach mixture and stir well to combine.
In a 9X13 baking pan, spread a thing layer of marinara sauce.
Pour pasta over marinara and spread evenly.
Pour remaining marinara over the pasta and spread evenly. (If you are not baking right away, cover the pan and refrigerate at this point)
If baking, place into oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until slightly bubbling.
Sprinkle remaining mozzarella over top to cover and bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese is completely melted.
Allow to cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley or basil over to garnish for serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator of freeze.