My first time eating Baked Ziti with Cottage Cheese 🍝🏠🧀

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and provides a similar texture.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be less expensive.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while provolone can be more affordable.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Pick up a 2-pack of Daisy Brand cottage cheese 4% milk fat.

Preheat air fryer to 400°F.

Place 12 spicy meatballs in the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes.

Boil water in a pot for the ziti pasta.

Add ziti pasta to boiling water and cook until done, then strain.

Return the cooked ziti to the pot and add marinara sauce of your choice.

Add the air-fried meatballs to the pot and mix everything together until well incorporated.

Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish.

Top with a combination of mozzarella and provolone cheese, covering the entire surface.

Bake in the oven at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes.

Broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to crisp up the cheese and noodles on top.

Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens