Easy Homemade Cottage Cheese Lasagna
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8
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Calories
519 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Homemade Cottage Cheese Lasagna
Description
Easy Homemade Cottage Cheese Lasagna features a simple combination of ground chuck cooked with onion and garlic to build a flavorful meat sauce enhanced by canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and classic herbs like basil and oregano. The sauce simmers uncovered for 30 minutes, allowing spices and sugar to deepen the flavor. The layering in a greased casserole alternates meat sauce, noodles, and a blend of cottage cheese beaten with egg, mozzarella slices, and Parmesan sprinkled on top, ensuring a creamy yet structured bake.
The lasagna bakes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 40 minutes until bubbling and set. The noodles become tender as they soak up the sauce, while the cheeses meld for a rich texture that contrasts with the hearty meat and tomato base. Incorporating cottage cheese brings a lighter, moist component compared to traditional ricotta.
This lasagna works well as a comforting main dish served with simple sides like a green salad or bread. Sized for a moderate casserole, it suits family dinners and yields leftovers that reheat well. Preparing the meat sauce a day ahead, as recommended, enhances the flavor by allowing the herbs to meld thoroughly before layering and baking, a useful make-ahead tip for planning meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 pound ground beef chuck
- 1 pound tomato canned
- 16 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 pound cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese sliced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 10 ounces lasagna noodles
Instructions
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with oil, onion, and garlic. Cook slowly. You want the garlic and onion to soften and for the flavor to bloom.
- Add the tomatoes, sauce, seasonings, and sugar, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and blend in thecottage cheese.
- In a greased 2-quart casserole layer 1/2 of the meat sauce, 3 noodles, 1/2 cottage cheese, 1/2 mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
Notes
- Make the meat sauce a day ahead and refrigerate overnight to let the herbs and spices infuse fully, enhancing flavor.
- Use a 2-quart casserole dish to achieve the correct layering and baking depth as specified in the recipe.
- The recipe creates just two layers of pasta, balancing sauce, cheese, and noodles effectively for a moist, flavorful lasagna.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 519 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 519kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1195mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 699mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 720IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 317mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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