Description
This High Protein Spaghetti Casserole is a delicious and nutritious dish that’s perfect for a satisfying meal. Packed with lean protein and wholesome ingredients, it’s a family favorite that’s easy to make and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti Mixture:
- 8 ounces whole wheat or high-protein spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound lean ground turkey or beef
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce (low-sugar or high-protein if available)
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Cook spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare meat sauce: In a skillet, cook onion, garlic, and ground turkey or beef. Add oregano, salt, pepper, and marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare cheese mixture: In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, 1 cup of mozzarella, and Parmesan. Add cooked spaghetti and mix.
- Assemble casserole: Layer spaghetti mixture and meat sauce in the casserole dish. Top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can add chopped spinach or shredded zucchini to the meat sauce for extra fiber and nutrients.
- This dish reheats well and is perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
