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High Protein Baked Ziti

An easy, comforting baked ziti made with chickpea pasta, ground beef, and cottage cheese. High in protein, great for meal prep, and freezer-friendly for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
SERVINGS: 10

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 oz chickpea pasta uncooked
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • ½ cup cottage cheese blended
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup bone broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

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  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a Dutch oven or large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in marinara sauce, cottage cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  • Add uncooked pasta and 1 cup of bone broth. Mix thoroughly.
  • Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13" baking dish.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Remove foil, broil for 5 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly