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High-Protein Vegetable Baked Ziti

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Equipment

  • food processor
  • casserole dish

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams macaroni noodles
  • 4 TB olive oil
  • 2 small zucchiinis (or 1 large)
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 tomatoes (juicy)
  • 250 grams cottage cheese
  • 200 grams grated mozerella
  • 100 grams grated parmesian
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180℃ (360℉) on the fan grill (turbo grill) setting.
  • Roughly chop all the vegetables into large chunks, then place them in a food processor. Pulse until they are finely chopped into small pieces.
  • Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until they soften and reduce slightly.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the macaroni noodles according to the package instructions.
  • Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to combine.
  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs together with the garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Add the cottage cheese, most of the grated mozzarella and parmesan (reserving a handful for sprinkling on top), and the whisked eggs to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined.
  • Rub about 2 tablespoons of olive oil into your casserole dish, then add the ziti mixture. Sprinkle the reserved grated cheeses on top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is crispy and golden.
Keyword Baked ziti, kosher, kosher recipes, macaroni noodles, protein, vegetables