Cottage Cheese Lasagna: Easy and Healthy Twist on a Classic
A delicious and healthier alternative to traditional lasagna using cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cottage cheese
- 9 sheets lasagna noodles
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles, half the cottage cheese mixture, and one-third of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers, ending with noodles and the remaining sauce and mozzarella on top.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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