High Protein Baked Ziti

35m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Cook pasta according to package directions. Brown ground beef, adding garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2Combine cooked pasta and beef with cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, pasta sauce, zucchini, and onion. Mix well.
  3. 3Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes.
  5. 5Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. (Optional: Garnish with parsley, red pepper flakes, and more Parmesan cheese)

Ingredients

  • 0.5 box protein pasta (ziti or penne)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup low fat mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 jar pasta sauce
  • 1 whole chopped zucchini
  • 0.5 whole chopped yellow onion
  • 0 garlic powder
  • 0 onion powder
  • 0 Italian seasoning
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper

Equipment

potbaking dishwooden spoon