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Easy Lasagna with Cottage Cheese

A delicious slice of lasagna with cottage cheese, layered with rich meat sauce and melted cheese, garnished with parsley.
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A simple and delicious lasagna recipe using cottage cheese for a high-protein, creamy texture. Perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, salt, basil, oregano, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, beaten egg, and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  6. Spread about 1 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  7. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  8. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles.
  9. Top with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese.
  10. Repeat layers: meat sauce, noodles, cottage cheese mixture, mozzarella cheese.
  11. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce, and remaining mozzarella cheese.
  12. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  13. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  14. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier lasagna, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.
  • You can substitute ricotta cheese for cottage cheese if preferred.
  • This recipe is a great base for adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
  • Consider this a healthier alternative to some meal planning services.

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