Cottage Cheese Noodle Bake Recipe

Name: Cottage Cheese Noodle Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box thin spaghetti; SPINACH; 1 lb spinach, raw or 1 lb frozen spinach; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 lemon, juice and rind of; ONIONS; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 cups coarse diced onions; 1 1/2 cups cooked rice; 3 tablespoons seedless raisins; 1/2 cup water; CHEESE; 1 (24 ounce) container cottage cheese, of choice; 2 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; TOPPING; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb) box thin spaghetti
SPINACH
1 lb spinach, raw or 1 lb frozen spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice and rind of
ONIONS
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups coarse diced onions
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
3 tablespoons seedless raisins
1/2 cup water
CHEESE
1 (24 ounce) container cottage cheese, of choice
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
TOPPING
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon paprika

1
Cook spaghetti al dente, rinse, drain and set aside.
2
Cook spinach til tender; drain and place in bowl. Add 1 tblsp olive oil, lemon juice and rind to spinach; mix well, set aside.
3
Saute onions with spices in the 2 tblsp olive oil until transparent.Stir in rice, water and raisins; heat through; set aside.
4
In separate bowl, stir eggs with salt and pepper. Add cottage cheese and mix well; set aside.
5
Combine bread crumbs, paprika, butter and set aside.
6
In a 13 x 9 oiled pan, layer: 1/2 of the onions, then 1/3 of the spaghetti, next all the spinach, then 1/3 spaghetti, then all the cheese, then remaining onions, then remaining spaghetti.
7
Sprinkle on the topping.Dab on more butter if desired.
8
Bake 350 degrees, for 1/2 hour. Lay a piece of foil over top and continue to bake for another 35 minutes or til done.
9
Allow to cool/set for a half hour before cutting.
10
Top servings with dollops of yogurt if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) box thin spaghetti, SPINACH, 1 lb spinach, raw or 1 lb frozen spinach, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cottage Cheese Noodle Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cottage Cheese Noodle Bake

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