High Protein Pasta Bake
A wholesome and nutritious baked pasta dish packed with protein, cheesy goodness, and hearty flavors, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (whole wheat or protein-rich)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded chicken or turkey
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked pasta, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, chicken or turkey, spinach, marinara sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish can be customized with different proteins and vegetables. Allowing the dish to rest after baking helps the flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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