Craving a comforting pasta bake but want to keep it high in protein and low on fuss? This high protein sheet pan pasta bake is your new go-to weeknight dinner.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a large rimmed sheet pan with olive oil spray.
Cook the meat: In a skillet, brown the ground turkey or chicken with onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until fully cooked. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer 5 minutes.
Assemble on sheet pan: Spread uncooked high-protein pasta evenly on the sheet pan. Pour the meat sauce mixture over the pasta. Add sliced veggies on top. Dollop blended cottage cheese randomly, then sprinkle 1.5 cups mozzarella.
Bake: Cover loosely with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil, top with remaining cheese (and pepperoni if using), and bake uncovered 10-15 minutes until pasta is tender, cheese is bubbly, and edges are crispy golden.
1. Let cool 5 minutes for easier slicing. Garnish with fresh basil or parmesan. Pro tip: For extra crispiness, broil the last 2-3 minutes.
Macro-friendly → High protein from pasta, meat, and cottage cheese; lower carbs than traditional bakes.
– Customizable → Swap in ground beef, add zucchini, or go vegetarian with beans. – Meal prep champ → Stores beautifully in fridge for 4-5 days; reheats like a dream.