Healthy High Protein Cottage Cheese Baked Ziti
A hearty baked ziti dish made with cottage cheese and high-protein pasta, combining comfort food with healthy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy, High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 lb lean ground meat (e.g., turkey or chicken)
- 12 oz high-protein pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the high-protein pasta according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Brown the lean ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Combine the cooked pasta, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; stir gently.
- Mix in the cooked ground meat.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or substitute marinara for pesto.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg