Cottage Cheese Protein Pasta Bake
A delicious and nourishing dish combining whole wheat pasta, lean beef, and creamy cottage cheese for a hearty family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the beef. Mix well and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a large baking dish, layer half of the cooked pasta, followed by half of the beef mixture, half of the cottage cheese, and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped vegetables to the beef mixture. You can prepare the dish ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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