7Once beef is cooked, add pasta sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and a little salt and pepper to preference.
8Once beef is cooked, add pasta sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and a little salt and pepper to preference.
9Once beef is cooked, add pasta sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and a little salt and pepper to preference.
10Reduce heat and let the meat sauce cook on low while preparing other ingredients.
11Reduce heat and let the meat sauce cook on low while preparing other ingredients.
12Reduce heat and let the meat sauce cook on low while preparing other 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 the cottage cheese mixture until nice and smooth.
17Blend the cottage cheese mixture until nice and smooth.
18Blend the cottage cheese mixture until nice and smooth.
19Cook pasta according to package instructions.
20Cook pasta according to package instructions.
21Cook pasta according to package instructions.
22Strain the cooked pasta.
23Strain the cooked pasta.
24Strain the cooked pasta.
25Grab a 9x13 casserole dish, add cooked pasta and the Alfredo sauce (cottage cheese mixture).
26Grab a 9x13 casserole dish, add cooked pasta and the Alfredo sauce (cottage cheese mixture).
27Grab a 9x13 casserole dish, add cooked pasta and the Alfredo sauce (cottage cheese mixture).
28Mix well until all spaghetti is coated with the Alfredo sauce.
29Mix well until all spaghetti is coated with the Alfredo sauce.
30Mix well until all spaghetti is coated with the Alfredo sauce.
31Add the meat sauce over the pasta.
32Add the meat sauce over the pasta.
33Add the meat sauce over the pasta.
34Top with shredded cheese.
35Top with shredded cheese.
36Top with shredded cheese.
37Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes.
38Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes.
39Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes.
40Portion out into meal containers.
41Portion out into meal containers.
42Portion out into meal 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
to taste Salt
to taste Salt
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
to taste Pepper
to taste Pepper
Equipment
large skilletblender or food processor9x13 casserole dishoven
Tips
Can use a packet of taco seasoning instead of individual spices for the meat sauce.
Recipe is high protein, low calorie, and affordable.