Lasagna Recipe with Cottage Cheese

5 from 5 votes

Lasagna Recipe with Cottage Cheese

This easy Lasagna Recipe with Cottage Cheese is cheesy, meaty and so satisfying. Packed with protein and low in calories, it takes a twist on the Italian dish to make it healthy. Perfect for comforting weeknight dinners, holidays and meal prepping.

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main

Cuisine: High Protein, Low calorie, Low carb

Keyword: cottage cheese, pasta, tomatoes, turkey

Servings: servings

Ingredients

Bolognese sauce

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion finely chopped
2 ½ garlic cloves finely minced
1 lb (450 g) ground turkey or ground beef
1 ½ can (22 oz / 630 g) tomato sauce
1 large tomato diced
1 tbsp white wine or 1 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
¾ tsp dried basil
½ tsp salt or to taste
¼ tsp ground black pepper or to taste
chili flakes optional for spiciness

Cottage cheese lasagna

9 lasagna sheets oven-ready
2 cups (440 g) cottage cheese minimum 2% fat
10 oz (185 g) mozzarella cheese shredded
½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese grated
1 ½ tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Bolognese sauce

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the ground turkey and break it apart with a spatula, a fork, or tongs. Season the meat with salt and pepper and let cook for about 5 minutes.
Add to the skillet tomato sauce, diced tomato, white wine and all the seasonings. Cook on medium heat until the turkey is ready and no more pink. If necessary, adjust with salt, pepper and seasonings, then set aside for later.

Cottage cheese lasagna

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
Spread a thin layer of bolognese sauce and a bit of cottage cheese on the bottom of the baking dish. Add a layer of lasagna noodles, then cover with more bolognese sauce, cottage cheese, and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella. Continue layering with noodles, sauces, and cheese until most of the ingredients are used up. Reserve some for topping.
Top with a final layer of sauce, cottage cheese, mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with olive oil.
Bake in hot oven for 30 - 40 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Ingredient notes

Lasagna noodles: Choose high quality lasagna sheets. They won't get soft and soggy while baking.
Meat: Replace ground turkey with lean ground beef, ground beef, ground chicken, chopped sausages or plant based meat.
Cottage cheese: Small curd cottage cheese is recommended, minimum 2% in fat. The higher the fat content, the richer the taste.
Tomato sauce: Use pre-made marinara sauce if desired, reducing slightly the recommended amount of seasonings.
Seasonings: Adjust the flavors with more salt and pepper if desired.

Storage directions

To make ahead: Cook the meat, prepare the sauce, and assemble the dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Bake in a hot oven as described in the recipe card before serving.
To store: After cooling completely, transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, oven, or air fryer.
To freeze: Let cool completely, then portion into freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking until warmed through.

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