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Cottage Cheese Baked Ziti

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins

A comforting baked pasta casserole with creamy cottage cheese, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella — perfect for a cozy family dinner.

Cottage Cheese Baked Ziti with marinara sauce and mozzarella

 400 g Ziti or penne pasta
 300 g Low-fat cottage cheese
 250 ml Marinara or tomato pasta sauce
 200 g Shredded mozzarella cheese
 1 Egg
 1 tbsp Olive oil
 200 g Ground beef or turkey (optional)
 Salt — to taste
 Black pepper — to taste
 Dried Italian herbs — to taste
 Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish) — a few sprigs
1

Step 1: Boil the ziti until al dente, drain, and set aside.

2

Step 2: In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, egg, and half of the shredded mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.  

3

Step 3: (Optional) In a pan, heat olive oil, cook ground beef or turkey until browned, drain fat, stir in marinara sauce, and simmer briefly.  

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Step 4: In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta with the cheese mixture and half of the tomato sauce. Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining sauce, and sprinkle with the rest of the mozzarella.  

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Step 5: Bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for 25–30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

250

Amount per serving
Calories340
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g25%
Total Carbohydrate 37g14%
Protein 19g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.