Protein Power Pasta Bake

@shredhappens

Servings

This is a great high protein lowcarb pasta bake that will fill you up and satisfy you like nothing else.

Ingredients

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1 jar marinara sauce
8 oz Kaizen protein pasta (or pasta of choice)

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3 servings 2% cottage cheese
1 tbsp garlic powder
Fresh Cracked pepper

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1lb 90/10 ground beef
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt & Pepper

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1/2–1 oz parmesan or mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil

Directions

Grab a 6x9 baking dish. Spread 1/2 jar marinara at the bottom.
Blend 3 servings 2% cottage cheese with 1 tbsp garlic powder + cracked pepper until smooth.
Cook down lean ground beef with 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne, salt + pepper.
Boil 8oz Kaizen pasta (high protein, low carb pasta) for half the time, then strain. Use whatever pasta you like.
Layer it up. You have the marinara at the base, add three fourths of the cottage cheese, the cooked seasoned beef, the par-boiled pasta, pour the remaining marinara and top with the remaining cottage cheese.
Top with 1/2–1 oz parmesan or mozzarella + basil.
Bake at 400°F for 20–22 mins until hot and bubbly.

Protein Power Pasta Bake

Name: Protein Power Pasta Bake
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 jar marinara sauce; 8 oz Kaizen protein pasta (or pasta of choice); 3 servings 2% cottage cheese; 1 tbsp garlic powder; Fresh Cracked pepper; 1lb 90/10 ground beef; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp oregano; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; Salt & Pepper; 1/2–1 oz parmesan or mozzarella cheese; Fresh basil

Kaizen's co-founder, Arash, lost 150lbs eating high protein low carb versions of his favorite foods, including PASTA! He used Kaizen's high protein low carb pasta in this recipe, but you can use any pasta you prefer!

This is one of his go-to healthy pasta recipes for weight loss because it’s packed with protein, keeps you full, and doesn’t feel like you’re missing out. Think classic baked ziti vibes… but upgraded. And that creamy layer? Blended cottage cheese. High protein, super smooth, and it melts right into the dish.