Easy Lasagna with Cottage Cheese for Effortless Comfort

This Easy Lasagna is a quick and comforting dish featuring creamy cottage cheese and no-boil noodles, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 55

Resting Time 15

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 6 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 360

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce

1 pound Ground Beef Use 85/15 for flavor, or substitute with lean ground turkey.
1 small Onion Any small yellow or white onion works well.
2 cloves Garlic Minced for best distribution in sauces.
3.5 cups Spaghetti Sauce A good jarred sauce is acceptable.

For the Filling

15 ounces Cottage Cheese Lower in calories and higher in protein compared to ricotta.
1 large Egg Binds the cheese filling to maintain structure.
0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated for incorporation into filling.
2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped; fresh or dried works.
to taste Black Pepper
to taste Salt

For the Lasagna Layers

9 sheets No-Boil Lasagna Noodles Ensure to use extra in case of breakage.
0.75 cup Water Helps steam the no-boil noodles.
2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Divided into two portions for layering.

Equipment

Large Skillet
9x13-inch baking dish
medium bowl

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Lasagna

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and gather your ingredients and a baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound of ground beef with 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until browned.
Add 3 ½ cups of spaghetti sauce to the skillet and warm through for about 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, mix together 1 beaten egg, 15 ounces of cottage cheese, ½ cup of parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons of parsley; season with salt and pepper.
Layer: Spread ½ cup of reserved sauce in the baking dish, add 3 no-boil noodles, half of the cheese filling, half of the meat sauce, and 1 cup of mozzarella. Repeat layers.
Pour ¾ cup of water around the edges and cover with foil.
Bake covered in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to melt the mozzarella.
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure noodles are fully covered with sauce to avoid crispy edges. Let lasagna rest for clean slices.

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