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Easy Lasagna with Cottage Cheese: A High Protein Family Dinner

A thick, layered slice of Lasagna with Cottage Cheese, topped with melted mozzarella and herbs.
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You will love this simple, high protein lasagna recipe that uses cottage cheese for a creamy texture. It is perfect for a comforting family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 (15 ounce) container cottage cheese, low fat preferred
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Brown the ground meat in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, ricotta cheese (if using), egg, oregano, basil, and garlic powder. Mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the marinara sauce and tomato sauce together.
  5. Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  6. Arrange four cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  7. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
  8. Sprinkle one-third of the mozzarella cheese over the cottage cheese layer.
  9. Spoon half of the remaining sauce mixture over the cheese.
  10. Repeat the layers: four noodles, the remaining cottage cheese mixture, one-third of the mozzarella, and the rest of the sauce.
  11. Top with the final four noodles. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and all of the Parmesan cheese on top.
  12. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a quicker clean up, you can use no-boil lasagna noodles; adjust the liquid in the sauce slightly if you do.
  • This recipe freezes well before baking. Cover tightly with foil and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
  • If you want a richer flavor, use whole milk cottage cheese.

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