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Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake

A simple, warm dish that combines cottage cheese, mozzarella, pasta, and marinara sauce for a cheesy, pizza-flavored casserole the whole family will enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup cooked pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste To enhance flavor
Optional Toppings
  • sliced olives
  • bell peppers
  • pepperoni

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, cooked pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top, and add any optional toppings you desire.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  2. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best results, serve warm and fresh. You can make it ahead of time or freeze it for later. Adjust toppings as desired for variations.