Jennie's Flavorful Cottage Cheese Lasagna
Satisfy your cravings for hearty, homemade comfort food with Jennie's Flavorful Cottage Cheese Lasagna! This easy-to-make lasagna layers tender lasagna noodles, savory marinara meat sauce, and a rich, creamy mixture of cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan, enhanced with aromatic basil, oregano, and garlic powder. By swapping in cottage cheese, this dish offers a lighter, protein-packed twist on the classic recipe while maintaining its indulgent, cheesy goodness. Perfectly baked to golden, bubbly perfection, this lasagna serves up to 8, making it an ideal centerpiece for family dinners or meal prep. With just 25 minutes of prep and a total cook time under an hour, it’s as efficient as it is delicious. Serve with a crisp side salad or garlic bread for a hearty meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 9 sheets lasagna noodles (uncooked)
- 16 oz cottage cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the marinara sauce and set aside.
Step 4
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
Step 5
Spread 1/2 cup of the meat sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 6
Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture evenly over the noodles, then top with 1/3 of the remaining meat sauce.
Step 7
Repeat the layers two more times: noodles, cheese mixture, and meat sauce. Finish with a final layer of meat sauce and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top.
Step 8
Cover the dish with foil, ensuring it does not touch the cheese. Bake the lasagna in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Step 9
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Step 10
Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing to allow it to set.
Step 11
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2583.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4756.8 |
| Total Fat 176.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 83.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g | |
| Cholesterol 828.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7037.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 454.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 58.9g | |
| Protein 312.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 59.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 3722.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 980.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories