Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake
A comforting blend of spaghetti, protein-packed cottage cheese, and savory ground turkey in a baked dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cooked spaghetti
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine the spaghetti, cottage cheese, and half of the mozzarella in a bowl.
- Layer the spaghetti mixture in a baking dish, then top with the turkey marinara mix and remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Pairs well with a fresh green salad or garlic bread. Add fresh herbs for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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