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A delicious plate of Beefy Cottage Cheese Baked Ziti - thegirlskitchen

Beefy Cottage Cheese Baked Ziti

This Beefy Cottage Cheese Baked Ziti is a hearty and delicious dish that combines rich flavors with the creaminess of cottage cheese for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 340 g ziti I always use Barilla for the best al dente texture
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 1 onion finely diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 3 garlic cloves freshly minced for best aroma
  • 227 g ground beef
  • 227 g ground pork
  • 680 ml tomato passata I prefer Mutti for its smooth consistency
  • 22 g tomato puree
  • 600 ml beef stock
  • 0.75 tsp basil
  • 0.75 tsp oregano
  • 0.75 tsp thyme
  • 0.25 tsp chile flakes
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 340 g cottage cheese small curd gives a better, more consistent texture
  • 50 g parmesan
  • 350 g mozzarella shredded from a block for a better melt
  • 1.25 tsp oregano
  • 0.75 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • Baking Dish

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the mixture for extra flavor and nutrition.