Description
This Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake is a comforting and satisfying dish. It combines pasta, cottage cheese, and a blend of flavors to create a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with extra mozzarella if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg