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Cottage Cheese Lasagna

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A warm, cheesy casserole layering tender noodles with a creamy cottage cheese filling and melty mozzarella, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and lay them flat on wax paper.
  3. Combine 2 cups cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  4. Spread a thin layer (about 1/2 cup) of marinara sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Arrange three lasagna noodles over the sauce in a single layer.
  6. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the noodles, then spoon about 1/2 cup marinara on top and sprinkle with 2/3 cup mozzarella.
  7. Repeat: three noodles, the remaining cottage cheese mixture, another 1/2 cup marinara, and 2/3 cup mozzarella.
  8. Finish with the last three noodles, spread remaining marinara on top, then scatter the remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
  9. Tent the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  11. Let the lasagna rest for 8-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Perfect for making ahead and easy to customize with herbs or veggies.