Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake
A comforting and easy-to-make pasta bake, combining hearty pasta with creamy cottage cheese and tangy marinara sauce for a wholesome meal.
Ingrédients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups pasta (your choice: penne, fusilli, or rotini)
- 1 cup cottage cheese Can be substituted with cashew cheese or tofu for a dairy-free option.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Consider adding a layer of Parmesan on top.
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cottage cheese, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the dish cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider mixing in veggies like spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.