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Easy Lasagna with Cottage Cheese

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A creamy and rich lasagna made with cottage cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
  • 1 pound ground beef (85% lean recommended)
  • 1 jar marinara sauce (24 oz)
  • 2 cups cottage cheese (small curd, packed firmly)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions, but undercook them by about 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, beaten egg, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  5. Spread ½ cup of marinara sauce at the bottom of your baking dish.
  6. Layer 4 noodles (slightly overlapping), followed by half the cottage cheese mixture, half the browned beef, ⅓ of the remaining marinara sauce, and ⅓ of the mozzarella cheese.
  7. Repeat the layers again – noodles, cottage cheese mixture, beef, ⅓ of sauce, and ⅓ of mozzarella.
  8. Finish with the last layer of noodles, remaining sauce, and the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden, bubbly, and edges are slightly crispy.
  10. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

For a leaner option, consider using turkey or chicken instead of beef.

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