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High Protein Cottage Cheese Baked Ziti

High Protein Cottage Cheese Baked Ziti: Discover the Creamy Twist to Your Favorite Comfort Dish!


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  • Author: Kelly
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Discover the Creamy Twist to Your Favorite Comfort Dish!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 oz ziti pasta
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a baking dish, layer half of the cooked ziti, followed by half of the marinara sauce, and half of the cottage cheese mixture.
  5. Repeat the layers with the remaining ziti, marinara sauce, and cottage cheese mixture.
  6. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
  • This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
  • For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg