Description
A comforting and easy twist on pizza night, featuring a creamy cottage cheese base and vibrant fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Sliced olives, to taste
- Diced onions, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Start by washing and chopping your bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach (or kale), and onions.
- Combine the base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Stir until creamy and smooth.
- Layer with marinara: Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the cottage cheese mixture, creating a beautiful red layer.
- Add the veggies: Sprinkle your chopped bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, and spinach (or kale) on top of the marinara.
- Cheese it up: Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese, coating the veggies with a delightful layer.
- Bake to perfection: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Drizzle a touch of olive oil over the top and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Finishing touches: Once out of the oven, garnish with sliced olives, diced onions, and fresh basil.
Notes
You can assemble the cottage cheese and marinara layers ahead of time. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg