Cottage Cheese Protein Pasta Bake
A delicious and healthy baked pasta dish combining lean ground beef and cottage cheese for a protein-rich meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic 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 the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the lean ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, ground beef, cottage cheese, marinara sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This dish can be customized with different proteins or added vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg