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Healthy High Protein Cottage Cheese Baked Ziti

A nutritious twist on classic baked ziti, packed with protein from cottage cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz ziti pasta or any pasta of choice
Cheese
  • 2 cups cottage cheese low-fat
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
Sauce
  • 2 cups marinara sauce or tomato sauce
Vegetables
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, mushrooms, bell pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Drain the pasta and mix it with the sauce and the cheese mixture.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
  3. Top with additional mozzarella cheese if desired.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  2. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.

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