Easy Lasagna with Cottage Cheese

Indulge in comfort food perfection with this Easy Lasagna with Cottage Cheese, a hearty and flavorful dish that combines layers of tender lasagna noodles, savory ground beef in marinara sauce, and a creamy blend of cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe simplifies traditional lasagna by swapping in cottage cheese for a tangy, velvety twist. Ready in just over an hour, it features easy assembly with a quick-cooking meat sauce and a seasoned cheesy mixture that bakes to golden, bubbly perfection. Serve this crowd-pleaser with a crisp side salad and garlic bread for an irresistible, satisfying meal. Keywords: Easy lasagna recipe with cottage cheese, homemade lasagna, cheesy baked pasta, family-friendly dinner ideas, quick comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 sheets Lasagna noodles
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 24 ounces Marinara sauce
• 16 ounces Cottage cheese
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.

Step 4

Add the marinara sauce to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, the grated Parmesan cheese, the egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Place 3 lasagna noodles over the meat sauce to form the first layer.

Step 8

Spread 1/3 of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/4 of the meat sauce.

Step 9

Repeat this layering process (noodles, cottage cheese mixture, meat sauce) two more times.

Step 10

Finish the top layer with the remaining meat sauce and the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 11

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 13

Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2631.8 grams (2631.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5141

Total Fat 193.90g	249%
Saturated Fat 84.00g	420%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.30g
Cholesterol 802mg	267%
Sodium 7435mg	323%
Total Carbohydrate 575.30g	209%
Dietary Fiber 30.00g	107%
Total Sugars 72.50g
Protein 291.20g	582%

Vitamin D 72IU	360%
Calcium 2953mg	227%
Iron 34mg	188%
Potassium 2648mg	56%

*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: 33.5%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 44.2%