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Easy Lasagna with Cottage Cheese

A thick, appetizing slice of Lasagna with Cottage Cheese, layered with pasta, rich red sauce, and topped with melted cheese and herbs.
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Make a satisfying, high protein lasagna using cottage cheese instead of traditional ricotta. This simple baked pasta recipe delivers classic comfort food flavor for your family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 (15 ounce) container cottage cheese
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (optional, for texture)
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the ground meat in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, ricotta cheese (if using), egg, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Arrange four lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping if necessary.
  6. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
  7. Sprinkle one-third of the mozzarella cheese over the cheese layer.
  8. Spoon half of the cooked meat over the mozzarella.
  9. Spoon another layer of marinara sauce over the meat.
  10. Repeat the layers: four noodles, the remaining cottage cheese mixture, one-third of the mozzarella, the remaining meat, and another layer of sauce.
  11. Top with the final four noodles, the remaining sauce, the remaining mozzarella, and the Parmesan cheese.
  12. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  13. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the lasagna is heated through.
  14. Let the baked pasta rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a higher protein lasagna, use only cottage cheese and skip the ricotta.
  • You can prepare this lasagna recipe ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10 minutes to the covered baking time if baking from cold.
  • Use your favorite jarred sauce for this easy lasagna.

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