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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the ziti until al dente (1–2 minutes less than package directions).
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain the pasta and set aside.
Add cottage cheese, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to a blender.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy, similar to ricotta texture.
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add ground turkey (or preferred protein).
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
Drain excess fat if needed.
In a large bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese and marinara sauce.
Stir in cooked protein.
Add pasta water as needed to make the mixture loose, creamy, and easy to mix.
Add the cooked pasta to the bowl of sauce.
Mix until all noodles are evenly coated.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spread half of the pasta mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
Top with half of the mozzarella.
Add remaining pasta mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
Place the baking dish in the oven.
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.