Description
Indulge in the comforting layers of Meaty Lasagna with Cottage Cheese, a delightful twist on a classic Italian dish. This hearty lasagna is packed with rich flavors from seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in tender noodles and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep, this recipe allows you to prepare it ahead of time for stress-free mealtime. Enjoy each bite as the savory meat sauce mingles with the creamy filling, making it a surefire crowd-pleaser that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 32 oz spaghetti sauce
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 24 oz cottage cheese
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Boil lasagna noodles for about 3 minutes less than package instructions; drain and toss with olive oil.
- In a large sauté pan, brown ground beef over medium heat; add garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in spaghetti sauce until heated through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, cottage cheese, half of the mozzarella and Parmesan, eggs, salt, and pepper.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, spinach mixture, repeating twice before topping with remaining noodles and sauce.
- Finish with remaining cheeses on top; cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Let sit for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg