Meaty Lasagna with Cottage Cheese
Delight in the comfort of homemade Meaty Lasagna with Cottage Cheese, a savory twist on a classic Italian favorite. This hearty dish is perfect for family dinners or meal prep, featuring layers of rich ground beef, zesty garlic, and a creamy spinach filling enhanced by cottage cheese. Not only does it boast an irresistible flavor profile, but it’s also easy to prepare ahead of time—just bake when you’re ready to serve! With its generous servings, this lasagna is sure to satisfy everyone at your table, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 32 oz. spaghetti sauce
- 24 oz. cottage cheese
- 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5 oz. fresh spinach
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions, reducing time by 3 minutes; toss in olive oil.
- In a large sauté pan, brown the ground beef, add garlic and oregano, then stir in spaghetti sauce.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, spinach, half the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, eggs, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Assemble by layering meat sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture in a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining sauce and cheeses; cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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