Easy Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake
A creamy and flavorful pasta bake featuring cottage cheese, perfect for a quick and nutritious family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cottage cheese (preferably low-fat)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or a blend)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup fresh or frozen spinach, wilted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Mix in a large bowl the cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the spinach and marinara sauce, mixing until evenly incorporated.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the cottage cheese mixture and toss gently.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with the shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh herbs for added flavor, and don’t skip the step of tasting before baking to adjust seasoning.