Healthy Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake With Veggies: A Delicious & Nutritious Recipe!
A delicious and nutritious pasta bake featuring cottage cheese and a variety of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole wheat pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cottage cheese, spinach, bell peppers, zucchini, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add any other vegetables you like.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a vegan option, substitute cottage cheese and mozzarella with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 25mg