Healthy Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake With Veggies
Indulge in a comforting dish with this Healthy Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake With Veggies. This delightful casserole brings together protein-rich cottage cheese and a medley of vibrant vegetables like broccoli and spinach, all enveloped in a luscious tomato sauce. Topped with gooey melted mozzarella, this easy-to-make pasta bake is perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or meal prep. In just under an hour, you’ll create a wholesome meal that everyone will crave!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups dry penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups cottage cheese (2% MF)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Boil a large pot of water.
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and broccoli for about 7 minutes, then add spinach until wilted.
- In a large baking dish, mix cooked pasta, sautéed veggies, cottage cheese, marinara sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg