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Million Dollar Lasagna with Cottage Cheese

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 650
A rich and cheesy lasagna layered with flavorful meat sauce and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for a hearty family dinner.

Ingredients

Meat and Sauce

  • 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage) (for extra flavor)
  • 24 oz marinara sauce (or 3 cups homemade)

Noodles

  • 12 no-boil lasagna noodles lasagna noodles (regular noodles work too; just parboil first)

Cheese Mixture

  • 2 cups cottage cheese (small-curd works best)
  • 1 egg egg (helps bind the cheese layer)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella (plus extra for the top)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan (the real stuff, not the green can)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh minced garlic)
  • 1 tsp dried basil (or 1 tbsp fresh)
  • to taste Salt & pepper

Instructions 

  • Cook ground beef until no pink, then stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Mix cottage cheese, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Spread ½ cup meat sauce in a 9×13-inch dish, layer 4 noodles, half the cheese mixture, then ⅓ of remaining sauce.
  • Repeat layers with remaining noodles, cheese, and sauce. Top with mozzarella.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 15 more minutes until bubbly. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For a richer flavor, add a splash of red wine to the meat sauce.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: lasagna