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Meaty Lasagna with Cottage Cheese

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 650
A hearty and cheesy lasagna layered with ground beef, spinach, and cottage cheese, perfect for a satisfying family dinner.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 pieces lasagna noodles

Meat

  • 1 lb ground beef

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 5-6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

Sauces

  • 32 oz spaghetti sauce

Cheese & Dairy

  • 5 oz grated Parmesan, divided
  • 8 oz shredded whole milk mozzarella, divided
  • 24 oz 4% milkfat cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs

Seasonings

  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste fresh cracked pepper
  • to taste fresh chopped parsley

Additional

  • grated Parmesan for garnish

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook noodles 3 minutes less than package instructions, then toss with olive oil.
  • Cook ground beef with garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until browned. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer.
  • Mix spinach, half the mozzarella, half the Parmesan, cottage cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Layer sauce, noodles, spinach mixture, and meat sauce in a baking dish. Repeat layers and top with remaining cheeses.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley.

Notes

Let the lasagna rest before slicing for cleaner servings.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: lasagna