Easy High Protein Lasagna with Beef and Cottage Cheese
Recipe by Jack
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Yield12 servings 1x
DietHigh Protein
Ingredients
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2 pounds lean ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
32 ounces cottage cheese
2 large eggs
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 to 15 lasagna noodles
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish. Cook regular lasagna noodles according to package instructions, if using.
Make the meat sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook diced onion for 5 minutes. Add ground beef and brown for 8–10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes until slightly thickened.
Prepare the cheese filling: In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, 2 cups mozzarella, 3/4 cup Parmesan, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined. Reserve the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan for the topping.
Assemble the lasagna: Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in the baking dish. Layer noodles, one-third of the cheese mixture, and meat sauce. Repeat twice, finishing with meat sauce. Top with the reserved mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake: Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Rest and serve: Let the lasagna rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.