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Lasagna with Cottage Cheese

A delicious slice of Lasagna with Cottage Cheese, showcasing layers of pasta, meat sauce, and creamy cottage cheese.
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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
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
  • 1 (24 ounce) container cottage cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with the onion and garlic until the beef is browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. While the sauce is simmering, cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, beaten egg, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
  6. Spread about 1 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  7. Arrange a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  8. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles.
  9. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the cottage cheese mixture.
  10. Spoon about 1.5 cups of meat sauce over the mozzarella.
  11. Repeat the layers: noodles, remaining cottage cheese mixture, remaining mozzarella cheese, and remaining meat sauce.
  12. Cover the dish with foil.
  13. Bake for 25 minutes.
  14. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  15. Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the cottage cheese before mixing it with the egg and Parmesan.
  • This lasagna can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
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