The viral baked feta – but make it with cottage cheese | High-protein and delicious

If you love the famous baked feta pastabut you're looking for a lighter, high-protein version, this recipe will become your new favorite! Cottage cheese replaces feta, giving the dish a velvety, creamy texture without feeling heavy. It pairs perfectly with sweet cherry tomatoes and the pasta of your choice for a wholesome, summery meal that's incredibly easy to make.

Tips & Replacements

You can use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta.

If you want a bolder flavor, add a bit of paprika or chili flakes.

Cottage cheese can be replaced with ricotta.

This dish can be made vegan if you replace the cottage cheese with plant-based cream cheese.

Storage

The baked feta with cottage cheese can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days. Reheat it in a non-stick pan with a little water to restore its juiciness.

Nutritional value per serving

Protein: 27 g, Carbs: 60 g, Fats: 19 g, Calories: 492 kcal

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Baked Feta but with Cottage Cheese

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 492

A high-protein meal that is ready in 25–30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 300 gr. cherry tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• salt and black pepper
• 200 gr. cottage cheese
• 1/2 tsp mustard
• garlic powder
• 180 gr. whole wheat spaghetti
• A little chili or crushed red pepper for serving (optional).

Instructions 

• I start by placing the cherry tomatoes in a baking dish. I add olive oil, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Then I add the garlic and mix everything together.
• I bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for 25–30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, I boil the pasta in salted water according to the instructions on the package. I drain them and set aside.
• In the blender, I blend the cottage cheese with the mustard and garlic powder, if I choose to add it.
• I take the baking dish with the cherry tomatoes out of the oven. I mash the tomatoes with a fork, then add the cottage cheese. I mix well and finally add the pasta. Stir everything together, and my quick summer meal is ready.

Notes

Calories: 492kcal

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

The content of this blog is purely gastronomic and does not constitute nutritional or medical advice.

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