Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds ground sirloin or lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
- 32 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 pound high protein pasta, such as rigatoni or farfalle
- 1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese or whipped cottage cheese
- 3 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
- Cook the ground meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the fat renders and the meat browns and crumbles. Add the onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Cook until the onion softens.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until it is tender but still has a bite, following the package directions. Drain the pasta and stir it into the sauce. Spread this mixture onto your prepared baking sheet.
- In a bowl, stir the cottage cheese and 1 cup of the Italian cheese together with the remaining salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dollop this cheese mixture over the pasta. Spread the remaining 2 cups of Italian cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dish is bubbly, lightly browned, and crisp around the edges.
Notes
- You can use any high-protein pasta shape you prefer.
- Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 85mg