Poorman's Lasagna

Get ready to savor the comforting simplicity of Poorman’s Lasagna, a budget-friendly twist on the classic Italian dish. This easy-to-make recipe layers hearty ground beef simmered in jarred marinara sauce, creamy cottage cheese, and gooey melted mozzarella for a satisfying, soul-warming meal that won’t break the bank. Designed with no-boil lasagna noodles for ultimate convenience, this casserole comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time before baking to golden, cheesy perfection in under an hour. Perfectly seasoned with Italian seasoning and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan, Poorman’s Lasagna delivers rich, indulgent flavors while staying accessible to home cooks of all levels. Serve it fresh from the oven with a side of garlic bread or a crisp Caesar salad for a crowd-pleasing dinner the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 24 oz Jarred marinara sauce
• 16 oz Cottage cheese
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 12 sheets No-boil lasagna noodles
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Stir the marinara sauce into the cooked ground beef. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Allow the mixture to simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the cottage cheese with 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 5

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom.

Step 6

Layer 3 sheets of no-boil lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.

Step 7

Spread 1/3 of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the remaining meat sauce and 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

Repeat this layering process (noodles, cottage cheese mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella) two more times, finishing with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.

Step 9

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella layer.

Step 10

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, ensuring the foil does not touch the cheese.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden and bubbly.

Step 12

Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2587.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5324.3

Total Fat 202.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 582.5mg	0%
Sodium 9213.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 605.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.5g	0%
Total Sugars 91.4g
Protein 289.6g	0%

Vitamin D 18.1IU	0%
Calcium 2993.1mg	0%
Iron 35.6mg	0%
Potassium 3705.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.8%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 44.8%