High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake
Minimal steps, family friendly, and 30 grams of protein, this Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake is a great weeknight dinner idea. My family loves it and I know yours will too!
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Baking dish (9x13)
- 1 Spatula or spoon
- 1 Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground turkey
- 12 oz. protein pasta
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the lean ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the turkey is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground turkey and cottage cheese. Stir until well combined.
- In a greased 9x13 baking dish, spread half of the cooked pasta. Layer half of the cottage cheese and turkey mixture over the pasta. Pour half of the marinara sauce over the layer, then repeat with the remaining pasta, cottage cheese mixture, and sauce.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the assembled pasta bake.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the pasta bake cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy a warm, cheesy, high-protein meal!
Notes
Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for garnish before serving for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10g
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