Name: Pizza Style Cottage Cheese Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup of cottage cheese; 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese (divided); 1 cup of pizza sauce; 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables; 2 cups of cooked pasta (like penne or rotini); 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste

Description

A wholesome bake that reimagines traditional pizza flavors, combining creamy cottage cheese, gooey mozzarella, and colorful vegetables into a comforting meal.

Ingredients

1 cup of cottage cheese
2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
1 cup of pizza sauce
2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups of cooked pasta (like penne or rotini)
1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Combine the cottage cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, mixed vegetables, cooked pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a crispy top, consider broiling the dish for a couple of minutes once it is fully baked. Allowing the baked dish to sit for a few minutes after removing it from the oven will make serving easier.