Cottage Cheese Protein Pasta Bake
Satisfy your cravings with our Cottage Cheese Protein Pasta Bake, a comforting and nutritious dish that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep. This hearty bake combines creamy cottage cheese with lean ground beef, whole wheat penne, and zesty marinara sauce, resulting in a protein-packed meal that is both delicious and satisfying. With its rich flavors and easy preparation, this recipe is sure to impress your loved ones while providing essential nutrients to fuel your day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Whole wheat penne pasta
- Lean ground beef
- Diced onion
- Minced garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cottage cheese
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Marinara sauce
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the whole wheat penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, cook the lean ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until browned. Drain excess grease, then season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and plain Greek yogurt until smooth.
- In a large baking dish, mix together cooked pasta, beef mixture, and marinara sauce. Top with dollops of cottage cheese filling, followed by shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish (about 295g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg