Go Back
–+ servings

Lasagna with Cottage Cheese Recipe

This hearty lasagna cottage cheese recipe is a protein-rich twist on a comfort food classic, perfect for those looking to incorporate more lean dairy into their meals.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American Italian fusion
Servings 6 slices
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Oven (375°F)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey or beef
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 6 whole-wheat lasagna noodles cooked
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Low-Carb Variation:

  • Substitute 6 zucchini slices lengthwise for lasagna noodles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a skillet, brown the ground turkey or beef over medium heat. Once browned, stir in the marinara sauce and remove from heat.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, garlic powder, and salt until well blended.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer cooked lasagna noodles (or zucchini), meat sauce, and cottage cheese mixture.
  • Repeat the layers and finish with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan on top.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • This dish is perfect for meal prepping and reheats well.
  • For an extra flavor boost, add chopped spinach or Italian seasoning to the cheese mixture.
  • To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free lasagna noodles or zucchini ribbons.
  • Cottage cheese adds a lighter, high-protein alternative to ricotta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 40gFat: 14g
Keyword cottage cheese lasagna, healthy lasagna recipe, High-protein dinner ideas, low-fat cottage cheese recipe, protein lasagna with cottage cheese, whole wheat lasagna bake
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!