Bacon and Tomato Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake: A Cozy Weeknight Delight
A comforting and delicious pasta bake combining the richness of bacon and cottage cheese with the freshness of tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, bacon, cottage cheese, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and half of the mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a creamy texture, add more cottage cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Bacon and Tomato Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake