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Simple Lasagna with Cottage Cheese

A thick, layered slice of Lasagna with Cottage Cheese, spinach, and rich tomato sauce on a white plate.
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A straightforward recipe for baked lasagna using cottage cheese for a creamy, high-protein filling.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) container cottage cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 9 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, squeezed spinach, egg, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. This is your cheese mixture.
  3. Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Arrange three cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping if necessary.
  5. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
  6. Sprinkle one-third of the mozzarella cheese over the cottage cheese layer.
  7. Spoon another 1 cup of marinara sauce over the mozzarella.
  8. Repeat the layers: three noodles, the remaining half of the cottage cheese mixture, one-third of the mozzarella, and another cup of marinara sauce.
  9. Top with the final three noodles, the remaining marinara sauce, and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  10. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  11. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are lightly browned.
  12. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can mix 1/2 pound of cooked ground beef or Italian sausage into the marinara sauce before layering.
  • If you prefer a smoother filling, pulse the cottage cheese mixture briefly in a food processor before spreading.
  • This recipe freezes well; assemble the entire dish, cover tightly, and freeze before baking. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed, adding 10-15 minutes to the covered baking time.

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