Description
A comforting and delectable baked ziti dish featuring layers of cheesy goodness with a protein boost from cottage cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ziti pasta
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Combine the cottage cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the cooked ziti to the cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spread evenly, and bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and bubbling. Let it cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg