High Protein Pasta Bake
High Protein Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 1 pound lean ground beef, cooked and drained
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 zucchini, medium, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch rectangular glass baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Pour the cooked rotini pasta into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the cooked and drained ground beef on top of the pasta, distributing it as evenly as possible.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour the marinara sauce over the ground beef and pasta, ensuring everything is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Arrange the thinly sliced zucchini over the marinara sauce layer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the zucchini and other ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Evenly sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella layer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Place dollops of cottage cheese on top of the other ingredients, spacing them out across the dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Using a wooden spatula or large spoon, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together in the baking dish until well combined and evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the contents are heated through. For a slightly browned top, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 11
Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Pasta Bake
- 8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 1 pound lean ground beef, cooked and drained
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 zucchini, medium, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch rectangular glass baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Pour the cooked rotini pasta into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the cooked and drained ground beef on top of the pasta, distributing it as evenly as possible.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the marinara sauce over the ground beef and pasta, ensuring everything is well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Arrange the thinly sliced zucchini over the marinara sauce layer.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the zucchini and other ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Evenly sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella layer.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Place dollops of cottage cheese on top of the other ingredients, spacing them out across the dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Using a wooden spatula or large spoon, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together in the baking dish until well combined and evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the contents are heated through. For a slightly browned top, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 11
Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 5 min