https://www.allrecipes.com/high-protein-sheet-pan-pasta-bake-recipe-11871461
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 pounds ground sirloin or lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
- 32 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 pound high protein pasta, such as rigatoni or farfalle
- 1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese or whipped cottage cheese
- 3 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
Step 2: Cook meat in large skillet over medium-high heat until fat is rendered and meat is brown and crumbled. Add onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and cook until softened.
Step 3: Stir in sauce and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook pasta until tender with a bite, according to package directions. Drain and stir pasta into sauce. Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet.
Step 5: Stir cottage cheese and 1 cup Italian cheese together with remaining salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dollop cheese mixture over pasta mixture and spread remaining Italian cheese over the top.
Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned and crisp around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
