Description
A comforting, protein-rich bake that captures the familiar flavors of pizza without the hassle of dough.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cottage cheese, low fat or full fat
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup Mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup Spinach or kale, roughly chopped
- 1 Basil, fresh, leaves torn or chopped
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1 Olives, sliced
- 1 Olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 Pepper, freshly ground
- 1 Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and marinara sauce until evenly mixed.
- Chop the bell peppers, slice the mushrooms, roughly chop the spinach (or kale), dice the onion, and slice the olives.
- Add all the chopped vegetables to the cottage cheese and marinara mixture, stir gently.
- Spoon the mixture into a shallow baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly across the top, scatter torn basil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top.
- Bake for about 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, allow to rest for a couple of minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
For a smoother base, blend the cottage cheese briefly. You can swap mozzarella for a lower-fat or dairy-free cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian