Description
A warm, cheesy baked spaghetti casserole packed with protein from ground turkey and cottage cheese, layered with whole wheat spaghetti and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cottage cheese and eggs until smooth, then stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat, then add marinara and spinach, stirring until combined.
- Layer half of the spaghetti in a greased baking dish, followed by half of the meat sauce, and half of the cottage cheese mixture. Repeat layers, topping with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve with a green salad or garlic bread. Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg