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High Protein Baked Ziti

Yield: 6 servings
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. uncooked ziti
  • 1 lb. 95% lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
  • 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 3 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook the pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  • Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Saute onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Mix together the pasta, beef-tomato mixture, and cottage cheese.
  • Pour into the casserole dish and top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.