Million Dollar Spaghetti
Serves 6
Directions
- 1Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add in the ground beef.
- 2Cook the beef through.
- 3Add in the jar of pasta sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and a little salt and pepper to preference.
- 4Reduce the heat and let the meat sauce continue to cook on low while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
- 5In a blender or food processor, add in the cottage cheese, half a cup of milk, half a cup of grated parmesan cheese, four cloves of garlic, and a little salt and pepper.
- 6Blend until the cottage cheese mixture is nice and smooth.
- 7Follow the instructions on the package to make the pasta.
- 8Strain the cooked pasta.
- 9Grab a 9x13 casserole dish and add in the cooked pasta and the alfredo sauce.
- 10Mix well until all the spaghetti is coated.
- 11Add the delicious meat sauce on top of the pasta.
- 12Top with the shredded cheese.
- 13Pop this in the oven on 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 14Portion out to meal containers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 97/3 Extra Lean Ground Beef
- 24 oz jar Pasta Sauce
- 16 oz Low Fat Cottage Cheese
- 15 oz Barilla Protein Spaghetti
- 0.5 cup Fat Free Fairlife Milk
- 0.5 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 0.5 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 0.5 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 0.5 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- to taste Salt and 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 high protein, low calorie, and affordable.
- Portion out to meal containers for eating good all week long.
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