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Cottage Cheese Lasagna

Cottage Cheese Lasagna

Cottage Cheese Lasagna is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic lasagna dish. This recipe swaps out the traditional ricotta or béchamel sauce for creamy cottage cheese, offering a lighter yet satisfying alternative. It's perfect for family dinners, offering a balance of flavors and textures that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Indian
Servings 8
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Wooden spoon
  • Whisk
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 large carrot finely chopped
  • 1 large zucchini finely chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce or homemade tomato sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

For the Lasagna

  • 9-12 lasagna noodles no-boil or regular, boiled according to package instructions
  • 3 cups cottage cheese use full-fat or low-fat, as preferred
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Sauce

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic, chopped carrot, and zucchini. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Pour in the marinara sauce and add the dried basil and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare the Cottage Cheese Mixture

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan, and the egg. Mix until well combined. Optionally, stir in fresh parsley.

Assemble the Lasagna

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Spread a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Layer 3-4 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  • Spread 1/3 of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the remaining sauce.
  • Repeat layers until you have used all the noodles, cottage cheese mixture, and sauce, ending with a layer of sauce on top.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella on top.

Bake

  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Calories: Approximately 350-400 calories per serving
  • Protein: 20-25g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 30-35g per serving
  • Fat: 15-20g per serving
  • Calcium: 20-25% of the daily recommended intake per serving
Keyword Cottage Cheese Lasagna, Healthy Lasagna, Protein-Rich Lasagna