# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta & Cheese
01 - 12 oz whole wheat penne pasta
02 - 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Meat & Vegetables
06 - 1 lb lean ground beef, 93% lean or higher
07 - 1 medium onion, diced
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauces & Seasonings
09 - 2 cups marinara sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 - Set oven to 375°F and allow to reach temperature.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add whole wheat penne and cook until al dente, approximately 1-2 minutes less than package directions. Drain thoroughly and reserve 0.5 cup pasta water if needed.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 8-10 minutes until beef reaches 165°F internal temperature and is fully browned. Drain excess grease and stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
04 - In a mixing bowl, blend cottage cheese and Greek yogurt together until smooth and creamy.
05 - In a large baking dish, layer cooked pasta first. Distribute beef mixture evenly over pasta, then pour marinara sauce on top. Gently mix to combine all ingredients.
06 - Spoon cottage cheese mixture over the pasta mixture and spread evenly with a spatula. Top completely with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
07 - Place in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbling at the edges.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
