7Once beef is cooked, add in the jar of pasta sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and a little salt and pepper to preference (or use taco seasoning).
8Once beef is cooked, add in the jar of pasta sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and a little salt and pepper to preference (or use taco seasoning).
9Once beef is cooked, add in the jar of pasta sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and a little salt and pepper to preference (or use taco seasoning).
10Reduce the heat and let the meat sauce continue to cook on low while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
11Reduce the heat and let the meat sauce continue to cook on low while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
12Reduce the heat and let the meat sauce continue to cook on low while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
13In a blender or food processor, add cottage cheese, half a cup of milk, half a cup of grated parmesan cheese, four cloves of garlic, and a little salt and pepper.
14In a blender or food processor, add cottage cheese, half a cup of milk, half a cup of grated parmesan cheese, four cloves of garlic, and a little salt and pepper.
15In a blender or food processor, add cottage cheese, half a cup of milk, half a cup of grated parmesan cheese, four cloves of garlic, and a little salt and pepper.
16Blend until nice and smooth to create the Alfredo sauce.
17Blend until nice and smooth to create the Alfredo sauce.
18Blend until nice and smooth to create the Alfredo sauce.
19Follow the instructions on the package to cook the pasta.
20Follow the instructions on the package to cook the pasta.
21Follow the instructions on the package to cook the pasta.
22Strain the cooked pasta.
23Strain the cooked pasta.
24Strain the cooked pasta.
25Grab a 9x13 casserole dish.
26Grab a 9x13 casserole dish.
27Grab a 9x13 casserole dish.
28Add the cooked pasta and the Alfredo sauce to the casserole dish.
29Add the cooked pasta and the Alfredo sauce to the casserole dish.
30Add the cooked pasta and the Alfredo sauce to the casserole dish.
31Mix well until all the spaghetti is coated.
32Mix well until all the spaghetti is coated.
33Mix well until all the spaghetti is coated.
34Add the meat sauce on top of the coated spaghetti.
35Add the meat sauce on top of the coated spaghetti.
36Add the meat sauce on top of the coated spaghetti.
37Top with shredded cheese.
38Top with shredded cheese.
39Top with shredded cheese.
40Pop the casserole dish in the oven on 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes.
41Pop the casserole dish in the oven on 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes.
42Pop the casserole dish in the oven on 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes.
43Portion out the meal into containers.
44Portion out the meal into containers.
45Portion out the meal into containers.
Ingredients
1 lb 97/3 Extra Lean Ground Beef
1 lb 97/3 Extra Lean Ground Beef
1 lb 97/3 Extra Lean Ground Beef
24 oz jar Pasta Sauce
24 oz jar Pasta Sauce
24 oz jar Pasta Sauce
16 oz Low Fat Cottage Cheese
16 oz Low Fat Cottage Cheese
16 oz Low Fat Cottage Cheese
15 oz Barilla Protein Spaghetti
15 oz Barilla Protein Spaghetti
15 oz Barilla Protein Spaghetti
0.5 cup Fat Free Fairlife Milk
0.5 cup Fat Free Fairlife Milk
0.5 cup Fat Free Fairlife Milk
0.5 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese
0.5 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese
0.5 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese
0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
4 Garlic Cloves
4 Garlic Cloves
4 Garlic Cloves
0.5 Tbsp Chili Powder
0.5 Tbsp Chili Powder
0.5 Tbsp Chili Powder
0.5 Tbsp Garlic Powder
0.5 Tbsp Garlic Powder
0.5 Tbsp Garlic Powder
0.5 Tbsp Onion Powder
0.5 Tbsp Onion Powder
0.5 Tbsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Ground Cumin
Salt
Salt
Salt
Pepper
Pepper
Pepper
Equipment
large skilletblender or food processor9x13 casserole dishmeal containers
Tips
Use a packet of taco seasoning instead of individual seasonings if preferred.
This recipe is designed to be macro-friendly, high protein, low calorie, and affordable.
Portion out meals into containers for eating good all week long.