Creamy High-Protein Pasta Bake
This creamy high-protein pasta bake is cozy, cheesy, and packed with protein from blended cottage cheese, mozzarella, and high-protein pasta. The perfect comforting weeknight dinner or meal prep recipe that actually keeps you full.
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 16 oz low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 whole egg
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped baby spinach
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook pasta until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Add cottage cheese, almond milk, egg, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, and oregano to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, blended sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Transfer mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with additional cheese if desired.
- Bake covered for 20–25 minutes until hot, creamy, and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Top with red pepper flakes, basil, or parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Chickpea pasta or high-protein pasta works great here.
- Perfect for meal prep
- Add white beans for even more protein.
- Serve with a crunchy salad or garlic bread for the ultimate cozy dinner.
Calories: 377kcal, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 796mg, Potassium: 493mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 1222IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 258mg, Iron: 2mg