Description
A hearty and nutritious pasta bake packed with protein, perfect for quick meals and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat and drain excess fat.
- Combine cooked pasta, ground beef, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Let the dish rest after baking to help the cheese set. You can customize the ingredients based on personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg