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Easy High-Protein Lasagna with Cottage Cheese

A thick, tall slice of Lasagna with Cottage Cheese, showing layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and white cheese filling.
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Make a delicious, satisfying family dinner using cottage cheese instead of ricotta. This easy lasagna recipe delivers great flavor and a high-protein boost.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
  • 1 (15 ounce) container cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups meat sauce (your favorite recipe or store-bought)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain them well and lay them flat on wax paper to prevent sticking.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is just combined. This is your high protein lasagna filling.
  4. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Arrange a layer of cooked noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping if necessary.
  6. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
  7. Sprinkle one-third of the mozzarella cheese over the cottage cheese layer.
  8. Spoon half of the remaining meat sauce over the mozzarella.
  9. Repeat the layers: noodles, the rest of the cottage cheese mixture, another third of the mozzarella, and the remaining meat sauce.
  10. Top with the final layer of noodles and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  11. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  12. Bake for 25 minutes covered. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are browned.
  13. Let the baked pasta rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Give yourself some kitchen kudos!

Notes

  • If you want a richer flavor, you can mix 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese into the cottage cheese mixture.
  • For a complete meal, serve this comfort food with a simple green salad.
  • If you are short on time, use no-boil lasagna noodles, but adjust the baking time slightly as directed on the package.

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