High protein baked ziti

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
  2. 2Brown the ground beef in a pan.
  3. 3Add pasta sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and sugar to the beef and stir to combine.
  4. 4Combine the cooked pasta, beef mixture, cottage cheese, and a portion of the mozzarella cheeses.
  5. 5Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella and basil.
  6. 6Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 box penne
  • 1 jar pasta sauce
  • 1 lb 93/7 ground beef
  • paprika
  • italian seasoning
  • onion powder
  • garlic salt
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 cup fat free mozzarella
  • 1 cup reduced fat mozzarella
  • basil

Tips

  • You can substitute cottage cheese for ricotta.