High Protein Cottage Cheese Baked Ziti
A warm and cheesy baked ziti loaded with protein from cottage cheese, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ziti pasta
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cottage cheese, marinara sauce, half of the mozzarella, and optional spinach. Mix well.
- In a greased baking dish, spread half of the ziti mixture, then sprinkle with half of the parmesan cheese. Add the remaining ziti mixture, followed by the rest of the mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Serve with a mixed green salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg