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Cottage Cheese Lasagna

Cottage Cheese Lasagna: Creamy Comfort That's High in Protein

Cottage Cheese Lasagna is a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic dish, offering creamy comfort with high protein content.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Layer
  • 1 lb Ground Meat Substitute with turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • 2 jars (24 oz each) Marinara Sauce Use your favorite brand for optimal flavor.
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 32 oz Cottage Cheese Blend until smooth to prevent separation.
  • 2 Eggs Acts as binder for cheese mixture.
  • 1.5 tbsp Italian Seasoning Can be swapped for dried basil and oregano.
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder Substitute with minced fresh garlic for extra zing.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Adjust according to personal taste.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Optional low-fat version.
  • 0.75 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can be substituted with Pecorino Romano.
For the Lasagna Base
  • 9 sheets Lasagna Noodles Oven-ready eliminates need for boiling.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • blender or food processor
  • Skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
  3. Whisk together eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Combine this mixture with cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  4. Brown ground meat in a skillet, then add marinara sauce and simmer.
  5. Layer the meat sauce, lasagna noodles, and cheese mixture in a baking dish.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 55 minutes. Remove foil in the last 10 minutes.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the lasagna to cool before slicing for clean portions. Pair with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

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