Rotini Pasta Bake Casserole (High Protein)
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
495 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian, American
Rotini Pasta Bake Casserole (High Protein)
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This rotini pasta bake is your one-pan ticket to a hearty, cozy weeknight dinner. With curly rotini pasta trapping all that saucy goodness (and a sneaky protein hack), it's great for the whole fam and ridiculously easy to make—stir, bake, and dig in!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb rotini pasta 453 g
- 2 cups cottage cheese 450 g
- 1 oz jar marinara sauce 680 g
- ½ cup pesto
- 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 oz package mozzarella cheese 226 g
- ½ cup fresh grated parmesan 40 g
Instructions
- Pasta: Cook 1 lb rotini pasta according to package instructions, stopping 2 minutes before al dente (pasta will still be a little hard on the inside when you bite it).Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
- Stir: In a large bowl, gently fold together drained pasta, 2 cups cottage cheese, 1 24-oz jar marinara sauce, ½ cup pesto, 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and ½ tsp each salt and pepper, along with half of the 8-oz package mozzarella cheese.
- Assemble: Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spoon the pasta mixture into the dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and ½ cup fresh grated Parmesan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil covering, increase the temperature to 400°F (204°C), and continue cooking until the top is golden in spots and melty, about 10 minutes.
Notes
- Leftovers will last up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze this dish for up to a month—just let it thaw before baking.
- To make it ahead, assemble your pasta bake, wrap or cover it, and stick it in the fridge overnight. When you're ready, remove it from the fridge and bake as directed.
- To make a gluten-free pasta bake, use any gluten-free pasta instead of the rotini.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
495kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
58.7g
(20%)
Protein
30.8g
(62%)
Fat
14.2g
(22%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
1111mg
(46%)
Potassium
109mg
(3%)
Fiber
3.4g
(14%)
Sugar
7.6g
(15%)
Calcium
456mg
(46%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 495kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 58.7g | 20% |
| Protein | 30.8g | 62% |
| Fat | 14.2g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1111mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 14% |
| Sugar | 7.6g | 15% |
| Calcium | 456mg | 46% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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