# High Protein Baked Ziti

A high-protein baked ziti recipe that is easy to make and great for meal prep.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 35 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pot
- baking dish
- wooden spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE2undzS-Fl/?igsh=YzJvNGk1cWVkeDZt
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/392d32ed-34df-454c-931b-a1d187c36ef5
- Extracted: 2025-02-17

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