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This easy high protein baked ziti can be made gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, keto, keto friendly, paleo friendly, and clean eating. In a large white baking dish is freshly baked and browned ziti. With melted, bubbly cheese on top, thick creamy red sauce with cottage cheese, and crisp browned edges with pasta poking through.
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High Protein Baked Ziti (Gluten Free Option)

Course: Main Course
Keyword: clean eating, gluten free, gluten free pasta, healthy, healthy dinner, healthy pasta, high protein, high protein dinner, keto, keto friendly, low carb, pasta, ziti

Ingredients

  • 6 oz pasta (uncooked)
  • 1 lb cooked ground beef (+ salt, pepper, Italian seasoning)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella
  • 1 jar pasta sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F and lightly grease a 9x12 baking dish.
  • Cook pasta according to package.
  • Add ground beef to a pan and cook over the stovetop until no longer pink. Add salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Mix the cooked pasta, cooked ground beef, cottage cheese, and pasta sauce in the baking dish.
  • Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 35 min until cheese is bubbly and edges are brown. Enjoy!