Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Meaty Lasagna with Cottage Cheese, a delightful twist on a classic Italian favorite. This hearty dish features layers of savory ground beef, fresh spinach, and a rich blend of cheeses, including creamy cottage cheese that elevates the flavor profile. Perfect for family gatherings or meal prep, this lasagna can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer, ensuring you always have a delicious meal on hand. With easy preparation steps and customizable ingredients, everyone can enjoy this satisfying pasta bake. Experience every cheesy bite and make it your new go-to recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 32 oz spaghetti sauce
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 24 oz cottage cheese
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles per package instructions, reducing cooking time by three minutes.
- In a sauté pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat with garlic and oregano. Stir in spaghetti sauce.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, cottage cheese, eggs, half of both mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- In a greased baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, spinach filling, and repeat until all ingredients are used. Top with remaining sauce and cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg