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Cottage Cheese Lasagna : Creamy, Cheesy, Weeknight-Friendly

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A comforting, no-fuss lasagna with creamy cottage cheese, melty mozzarella, hearty meat sauce, and perfectly tender noodles. It’s simple, cozy, and tastes like a warm hug from the oven.

Ingredients

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For the Meat Sauce

  • 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce

  • 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes (optional for extra sauce)

  • 1–2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

For the Cheese Filling

  • 2 cups cottage cheese

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

  • Pinch of salt & pepper

For the Layers

  • 9–12 lasagna noodles (regular or oven-ready)

  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella

  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. Make the Meat Sauce

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion over medium heat until cooked through.

Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in marinara, crushed tomatoes (if using), tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.

Let the sauce simmer for 10–15 minutes to deepen the flavor.

2. Mix the Cheese Filling

In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Stir until creamy and well mixed.

3. Cook the Noodles (If Needed)

If using classic lasagna noodles: boil according to package directions.

If using oven-ready: skip this step.

4. Assemble the Lasagna

In a 9×13-inch baking dish:

Spread 1 cup sauce on the bottom.

Add a layer of noodles.

Spread ½ of the cottage cheese mixture.

Sprinkle ⅓ of the mozzarella.

Spread more sauce.

Repeat the layers, ending with:

Sauce

Mozzarella

5. Bake

Cover with foil (sprayed with nonstick spray so it doesn’t stick to the cheese).

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.

Uncover and bake 15–20 minutes more, or until bubbly and golden.

6. Rest and Serve

Let the lasagna rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing so it sets beautifully.
Top with fresh basil or parsley if you like.

Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/cottage-cheese-lasagna-creamy-cheesy-weeknight-friendly/