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Cozy High-Protein Lasagna with Cottage Cheese

1 hour 45 minutes
intermediate
Serves 6
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A perfect slice of high protein lasagna on a white plate, showing thick layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and melted cheese

Ingredients 

For the Meat Sauce

  • 1 lb lean ground beef 90/10 (or ground turkey or ground chicken)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Optional: pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 jar marinara sauce 24 oz

For the High-Protein Ricotta Layer

  • 10 oz whole-milk ricotta
  • 8 oz cottage cheese blended completely smooth
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For Assembly

  • 8 - 10 lasagna noodles oven-ready or parboiled
  • 10 - 12 oz. shredded mozzarella
  • Extra grated Parmesan for layering and finishing

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch Baking Dish

Directions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground meat and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using.
  • Cook, breaking it up well, until fully cooked and lightly browned.
  • Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, until glossy and spoonable. Do not over-reduce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth.
  • In a bowl, mix with ricotta, egg, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until creamy and well combined.
  • Lightly oil a 9×13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella and Parmesan, and meat sauce. Repeat 3–4 layers, finishing with meat sauce and a generous topping of cheese.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake at 375°F for 45–55 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until bubbling and golden. Let it rest 15 minutes before slicing.