Description
A hearty and cheesy pasta bake packed with protein from cottage cheese, perfect for comfort food lovers who want something easy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the lean ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cottage cheese, and the beef mixture. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Make ahead and reheat for a convenient meal. You can also freeze it for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, pasta bake, comfort food, high protein, easy recipes