Creamy Cottage Cheese Beef Lasagna: An Easy Comfort Classic
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy cottage cheese beef lasagna, perfect for any gathering.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the ground beef; stir until combined.
- In a bowl, mix together cottage cheese, half the mozzarella, and half the Parmesan cheese.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 4 noodles over the sauce, then spread half of the cottage cheese mixture on top.
- Add another layer of meat sauce, followed by another 4 noodles.
- Repeat the layering process and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding fresh herbs.
- Let lasagna sit for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Cottage Cheese Beef Lasagna, Lasagna, Comfort Food