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Lasagna with Cottage Cheese

A delicious slice of Lasagna with Cottage Cheese, showcasing layers of pasta, meat sauce, and creamy cottage cheese.
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A simple and high-protein lasagna recipe using cottage cheese for a budget-friendly family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  7. Layer 4 noodles, half the cottage cheese mixture, and a third of the mozzarella.
  8. Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce and remaining mozzarella.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes.
  10. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use no-boil lasagna noodles to save time.
  • Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • Freeze leftovers for meal planning.

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