Description
A hearty and nutritious pasta bake featuring high protein cottage cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the cheese mixture and stir until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake, pasta bake, cottage cheese recipe, high protein meal