Protein-Packed Sheet Pan Pasta Casserole
Protein-Packed Sheet Pan Pasta Casserole is loaded with lean beef, high-protein pasta, and creamy cottage cheese, all blanketed in marinara and melted Italian cheeses. The edges turn crisp and cheesy while the center stays tender and saucy, offering a comforting balance of textures. Serve it for a weeknight family dinner or a casual gathering when you want something hearty and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
- 2
Cook the meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the fat renders and the meat is browned and crumbled. Add the onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and cook until softened.
- 3
Stir in the sauce and bring it to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta until slightly firm, following the package directions. Drain and stir the pasta into the sauce. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Stir the cottage cheese and 1 cup Italian cheese together with the remaining salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dollop the cheese mixture over the pasta mixture and sprinkle the remaining Italian cheese over the top.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned and crisp around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Calories 966.83 kcal High
- Protein 65.01 g Good Source
- Carbs 72.16 g Moderate
- Total Fat 46.75 g High
- Saturated Fat 23.15 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 160.52 mg High
- Sodium 2037.22 mg High
- Fiber 14.74 g Good Source
- Sugar 9.16 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 918.37 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.87 mg Good Source
- Potassium 570.87 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 0.3 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.11 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Protein Packed Sheet Pan Pasta Casserole is an Italian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cottage Cheese, Diced Yellow Onion, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 966.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Protein-Packed Sheet Pan Pasta Casserole?
- It is an Italian casserole recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Protein-Packed Sheet Pan Pasta Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cottage Cheese, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Powder. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Protein-Packed Sheet Pan Pasta Casserole?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Protein-Packed Sheet Pan Pasta Casserole?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 966.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Protein-Packed Sheet Pan Pasta Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
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