High Protein Cottage Cheese Baked Ziti
A comforting and healthy baked ziti made with protein-packed cottage cheese and lean ground turkey.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein, Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ziti pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground turkey or chicken in a skillet over medium heat.
- Mix the cooked ziti, cottage cheese, marinara sauce, browned meat, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Transfer the ziti mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Add the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the ziti.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Flavors intensify the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg