Pasta and cottage cheese casserole from childhood

4 servings

40 minutes

Cottage cheese pasta casserole is a cozy dish that brings back childhood memories. Simple and heartfelt, it has its roots in Russian cuisine, where the combination of pasta and cottage cheese symbolizes home warmth. The casserole has a delicate, airy texture with a light creamy note and a sweet accent that can be enhanced with raisins or vanilla sugar. Baking creates an appetizing golden crust, making each spoonful a true delight. It can be served as a standalone dish for breakfast or snack, and complemented with sour cream or berry sauce.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 375.5
• Proteins: 22.4g
• Fats: 7.2g
• Carbohydrates: 53.6g

Ingredients

• Pasta: 300 g
• Cottage cheese: 250 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Vanilla sugar: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil pasta (any type - shells, spirals, noodles) in salted water until al dente.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pasta: 300 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Mix cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar in a bowl; you can add raisins or other dried fruits. If the cottage cheese is dry, you can add sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 250 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Vanilla sugar:  to taste

3. Add slightly cooled pasta to the prepared mixture. Mix everything well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pasta: 300 g

4. Pour into a baking dish and bake at 180–200 degrees until golden brown.