NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz dry chickpea pasta

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

0.5 cup low-sugar marinara sauce

1 oz part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.13 tsp red pepper flakes

0.13 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Boil the chickpea pasta in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions to keep it al dente, then drain.

• 3

  Place the cottage cheese, garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper into a high-speed blender and process until completely smooth and creamy.

• 4

  In a small oven-safe baking dish, stir together the cooked pasta, blended cottage cheese sauce, marinara sauce, and fresh baby spinach until well combined.

• 5

  Spread the mixture evenly in the dish and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese across the top.

• 6

  Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.

• 7

  Remove from the oven, garnish with red pepper flakes, and let sit for 2 minutes before serving.