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Cottage Cheese Pizza Pasta
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Pizza Pasta Bake

Cheesy baked pizza pasta with cottage cheese blended into the marinara, rotini, mozzarella, parmesan, and your favorite pizza toppings. High protein, family friendly, and ready in 40 minutes. The whole family will love it.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
SERVINGS: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese as is OR blended
  • 24 oz jar marinara sauce
  • 16 oz rotini pasta cooked
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 6 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 4 oz Parmesan cheese shredded
  • optional toppings: pepperoni, black olives, bell peppers, etc.
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Instructions

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  • Preheat oven to 375F and spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions
  • While pasta is cooking, mix together cottage cheese, seasonings, and marinara sauce
  • Assemble your pan: pour in cooked pasta, marinara mixture, top with cheeses and any additional toppings
  • Bake for 25 minutes
  • Change oven to broil at 550F and broil for 2 minutes (be sure to keep a close eye on dish)
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool down for 10 minutes
  • Plate and enjoy!!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes or microwave in 30-second intervals. Add a splash of water or marinara before reheating.
To freeze: store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Cook pasta just to al dente. It continues cooking in the oven.
Do not skip the 10-minute rest. The sauce thickens significantly as it cools.
The broil is not optional for the full pizza finish. Two minutes under the broiler makes all the difference.
To make ahead: assemble through step 4, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add 10 minutes to the bake time.
Gluten-free: use chickpea or lentil pasta. No other changes needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 933mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 709IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 2mg