Description
Golden High Protein Cottage Cheese Lasagna is a wholesome twist on a classic comfort food. Packed with 22g of protein per serving, this lasagna features creamy cottage cheese, savory marinara sauce, and hearty noodles. Each layer offers a delightful balance of flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prepping. Enjoy this delicious dish that nourishes your body without compromising on taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, and half of the mozzarella until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the baking dish. Layer three noodles over the sauce, half of the cottage cheese mixture, and repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with marinara.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg