This dish is an all-in-one casserole — pasta, cream, veggies, and really good flavor. Your family will love the combo of cooked and fresh veggies as well as the delicious taste. Blending the cottage cheese first results in a very creamy texture without all the calories. Feeds a crowd, so there’s enough for all of your kids’ friends too!

Creamed Pasta Meal-In-One
- Cooking and Prep: 1 h
- Serves: 10
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Contains:
Ingredients (15)
Main ingredients
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Prepare the Pasta Dish
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, but don’t rinse, and return to pot.
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Add butter, half the mozzarella chunks, and the grated or sliced cheese, and mix together. Cover to keep warm while preparing the next ingredients.
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Add vegetables, basil, cottage cheese, garlic, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
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Pour into a nine- by 13-inch (20- by 30-centimeter) baking pan lined with Gefen Easy Baking Parchment. Dot the top with remaining mozzarella chunks, and drizzle with olive oil.
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Bake for 10 minutes uncovered. Cover pan with parchment paper, and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
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Continue baking for approximately 25 minutes, or until top of the pasta is golden and crispy. Let sit a few minutes before serving.
You can use fettuccine pasta to replace the penne noodles, if desired.
Credits
Food and Prop Styling by Chavi Feldman
Photography by Hudi Greenberger