Best 8 Best Cottage Cheese Lasagna Recipes

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Cottage cheese lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover cottage cheese, and it can be easily tailored to your own personal preferences. With so many different ways to make it, you can find the perfect cottage cheese lasagna recipe for your next dinner party or family gathering. Whether you are looking for a classic lasagna recipe or something a little more unique, there is sure to be a cottage cheese lasagna recipe out there that you will love.

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MOM'S EASY COTTAGE CHEESE LASAGNA RECIPE



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This cottage cheese lasagna is such an easy lasagna recipe! It's the same one my mother use to make and it's my absolute favorite. I think it will be yours too!

Provided by Karlynn Johnston

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 ready for the oven lasagna noodles (( no boil noodles))
1.5 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 medium white onion (chopped ( optional))
3 cloves garlic (minced)
one 700-750 millilitres jar of four cheese pasta sauce
3/4 cup water
500 grams cottage cheese
1 large egg (beaten)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
5 cups pizza mozza and cheddar cheese (mixed & shredded)

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, fry up the ground beef and onions together until the ground beef is no longer pink and the onions are soft and translucent.
  • Drain the excess grease and add in the garlic. Sautee until the garlic is browned.
  • Stir in the sauce and the water, remove from heat.
  • Combine the cottage cheese, egg and Italian seasoning.
  • In a 9x13 baking pan, spread 1/3 of the sauce mixture on the bottom. Lay three noodles on top.
  • Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture on top of the noodles evenly. Top with a cup of mixed cheese.
  • Lay another 3 noodles on top. Spread out another 1/3 of the sauce on top of the noodles. Spread the last of the cottage cheese mixture on top, followed by a cup of mixed cheese.
  • Lay the last 3 noodles on top, followed by the last 1/3 of the sauce mixture. Sprinkle with another 2-3 cups of the mixed cheese. ( I like a seriously good layer of cheese on top!)
  • Cover and bake in 350 °F oven for 45-50 minutes. If you like, remove the cover and bake the cheese on top for another 5-10 minutes to get it slightly crispy around the edges.
  • Remove, let sit for 10 minutes and then slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 g, Calories 614 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 48 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Sodium 1192 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g

EASY LASAGNA WITH COTTAGE CHEESE



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I love the simplicity of this recipe, especially considering how wonderful the results are! A few ingredients, a simple layering process, a short while in the oven, and you have a delightful meal that looks more difficult than it is!

Provided by Chef Stacy

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces ground beef
2 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
6 lasagna noodles (oven-ready)
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Brown the ground beef.
  • Spread 1 cup of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 2-quart, oven-safe dish.
  • Pour the rest of the sauce in with the ground beef and cook until warm.
  • Layer 2 noodles, 1/3 of the meat, 3/4 cup of cottage cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella; repeat. For the last layer, use the final two noodles, meat, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese on top.
  • Cover baking dish with foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.5, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 72.1, Sodium 649.6, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 7, Protein 27.1

LASAGNA WITH COTTAGE CHEESE



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Lasagna with Cottage Cheese is a classic Midwestern noodle casserole. Layers of rich meat sauce, pasta, creamy filling and cheese will have the whole family coming back for seconds!

Provided by Lori Yates

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound mild or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed if necessary
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 eggs
3 cups small curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried parsley leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 box (16 ounces) lasagna noodles (traditional, NOT no-boil)
Nonstick cooking spray
1 pound mozzarella cheese slices
Additional grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Make the Meat Sauce: In large high-sided skillet, cook beef, sausage, garlic and onion over medium-high heat 10 to 12 minutes or until meat is cooked through, breaking up meat with back of spoon and stirring occasionally. Remove and discard any excess fat in pan.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano and salt; heat to simmering over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, make the Cheese Filling: Place eggs in large bowl and whisk until smooth. Add cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; stir until well combined.
  • Prepare noodles according to package directions; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 10 x 16-inch lasagna pan or large baking dish with nonstick spray. Arrange 1/4 of noodles in bottom of dish. Spread noodles with 1/4 of Cheese Filling. Arrange 1/4 of mozzarella cheese slices over Cheese Filling (you can rip the cheese slices into halves or thirds to arrange them easier). Spread 1/4 of Meat Sauce over mozzarella cheese slices. Repeat layers 3 more times.
  • Transfer to oven and bake 45 to 60 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Let rest 15 minutes before serving topped with additional Parmesan cheese and basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 118 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 25 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1328 milligrams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat

COTTAGE CHEESE LASAGNA



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Make and share this Cottage Cheese Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bertha C.

Categories     Weeknight

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 13x9 pan

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground chuck
1 quart whole tomato
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons oregano
1 tablespoon sugar
8 ounces lasagna noodles
1 lb small curd cottage cheese
2 cups mild cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Melt butter in skillet.
  • Add onions and minced garlic and saute until tender.
  • Add ground chuck and cook until meat is browned.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano and sugar.
  • Simmer one and one half hours until the meat sauce is thick.
  • Cook lasagna noodles in boiling salted water until they are tender, approx 10 minutes.
  • Rinse in cool water until the noodles are cooled enough to handle.
  • Drain.
  • Lightly grease 13x9" pan.
  • Place a small amount of meat mixture on bottom of pan.
  • Arrange 1/3 of the noodles on top of meat mixture.
  • Cover noodles with 1/3 of meat mixture, 1 cup cottage cheese, and 1/3 each of Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  • Repeat layers twice, using remaining 1 cup of cottage cheese on middle layer.
  • Top layer only has meat sauce and cheeses.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes.

BETTER-THAN-EVER CHEESY MEAT LASAGNA



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Fit our Better-than-Ever Cheesy Meat Lasagna into a healthful eating plan. This cheesy meat lasagna is made with cottage cheese, ground beef and pasta sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Healthy Living Dinner Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 lb. extra-lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 large tomato, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
9 lasagna noodles, cooked
1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown meat with garlic and oregano in large saucepan. Stir in pasta sauce; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes.
  • Mix egg, cottage cheese and Parmesan until blended. Spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with layers of 3 noodles, half the cottage cheese mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1 cup of the remaining pasta sauce mixture; repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and pasta sauce mixture; cover.
  • Bake 30 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining mozzarella; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted. Let stand 5 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

TRADITIONAL LASAGNA



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My family first tasted this rich, homemade lasagna recipe at a friend's home on Christmas Eve. We were so impressed that it became our own holiday tradition as well. I also prepare it other times of the year. This classic lasagna recipe is requested often by my sister's Italian in-laws-I consider that the highest compliment! -Lorri Foockle, Granville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground beef
3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 cups 4% small-curd cottage cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
6 slices provolone cheese (about 6 ounces)
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble beef and sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if desired., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add parsley; stir in cottage cheese, ricotta and Parmesan cheese. , Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 1 cup meat sauce in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles, provolone cheese, 2 cups cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, 3 noodles, 2 cups meat sauce, remaining cottage cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella (dish will be full)., Cover; bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 1208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

BEST LASAGNA



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Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can't go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe. My grown sons and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too. -Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

9 lasagna noodles
1-1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage
3/4 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
2/3 cup water
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
2 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 teaspoon fennel seed
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage, beef and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up meat into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Drain., Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 3 tablespoons parsley, basil, fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, mix egg, ricotta cheese and remaining parsley and salt., Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 2 cups meat sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles and a third of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce and cheeses (dish will be full)., Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1013mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

EASY LASAGNA II



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My family loves lasagna, but sometimes I lack the time for the long version. This is easy and satisfies everyone. Try it tonight!

Provided by Joanie Heger

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
32 ounces cottage cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried parsley
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
9 lasagna noodles
½ cup water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat brown the ground beef. Drain the grease. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, eggs, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, salt and ground black pepper.
  • To assemble, in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish evenly spread 3/4 cup of the sauce mixture. Cover with 3 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1 3/4 cup of the cheese mixture, and 1/4 cup sauce. Repeat layers once more: top with 3 noodles, remaining sauce, remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Add 1/2 cup water to the edges of the pan. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree F(175 degrees C) oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 870.3 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use whole milk cottage cheese.
  • If you don't have lasagna noodles, you can use manicotti shells or even spaghetti noodles.
  • To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and then freeze it. When you're ready to serve, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then bake it according to the directions.
  • If you're short on time, you can use a jarred marinara sauce instead of making your own.
  • To make the lasagna more kid-friendly, you can add some cooked ground beef or sausage to the cottage cheese mixture.

Conclusion:

Cottage cheese lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover cottage cheese, and it is also a good source of protein and calcium. With its creamy texture and flavorful ingredients, cottage cheese lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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