Creamy Cottage Cheese Ground Beef Pasta
A delightful and wholesome meal combining whole grain pasta, ground beef, and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for a healthier lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole grain pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, browned beef, cottage cheese, marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the pasta since it will continue to soften while baking. Feel free to adjust the seasoning based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg