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High Protein Cottage Cheese Baked Ziti

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A comforting baked ziti dish featuring high-protein cottage cheese, marinara sauce, and a blend of cheeses, perfect for family gatherings.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Ziti Pasta
  • Cottage Cheese
  • Marinara Sauce
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Olive Oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the ziti pasta in salted boiling water for about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cottage cheese, half of the mozzarella, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning. Stir until well mixed, adding reserved pasta water if it seems too thick.
  4. Spoon half of the pasta mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle with half of the remaining mozzarella and some grated parmesan.
  5. Layer the rest of the pasta mixture and finish with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and slightly golden.
  7. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a twist, consider adding sautéed vegetables or ground meat to the pasta mixture.

Nutrition

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