Easy Protein Penne Rosa
The Easy Protein Penne Rosa recipe is a healthier twist on the classic dish, using cottage cheese instead of heavy cream to create a creamy, protein-packed sauce. Ground beef and a flavorful marinara sauce blend seamlessly with the cottage cheese, offering a satisfying, rich dish that is still light on calories.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 524kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz pkg penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup diced onion
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- 28 oz jar marinara sauce
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to pacakge directions.
- In the meantime, in a large pot or deep skillet, brown your hamburger and onion until fully cooked. Drain off grease. Mix in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- In a blender, add the marinara sauce and cottage cheese and blend until smooth. Add the sauce mixute to the skillet with the beef and combine well. Warm until heated through.
- Serve sauce over the cooked penne and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serves 6.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 598IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg