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Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake

Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake for a Cozy Dinner Night

Enjoy a hearty Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake, a creamy and delicious vegetarian dish perfect for a cozy dinner night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Penne Pasta Can substitute with gluten-free or whole grain pasta.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can be substituted with avocado oil.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is preferred.
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets Can be replaced with zucchini or bell peppers.
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach Feel free to swap for kale.
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 16 oz Cottage Cheese (2% MF) Ricotta cheese may work as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce Any tomato sauce can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Consider using a mixture of cheeses.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Dried basil can be used if fresh isn’t available.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Frying Pan
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. In a frying pan, sauté minced garlic and broccoli in olive oil for about 7 minutes, then add baby spinach for 2-3 more minutes.
  4. Combine pasta, sautéed vegetables, cottage cheese, marinara sauce, salt, and pepper in the baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top of the mixture.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Can be easily customized with different vegetables and pasta types according to preference.

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