Lasagna, a beloved Italian dish, is renowned for its flavorful layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce. While traditional lasagna recipes can be time-consuming and complex, this article presents an easy and delicious variation using cottage cheese. Cottage cheese, a mild and creamy cheese, adds a unique texture and richness to the lasagna, making it an ideal ingredient for those seeking a lighter and healthier alternative to traditional lasagna recipes. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating a delectable easy lasagna with cottage cheese, ensuring a satisfying and flavorful meal that will impress your family and friends.
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EASY LASAGNA
For a supper to please a crowd, Pam Beerens of Evart, Michigan Layers Lasagna noodles with meat sauce and a tasty cottage cheese mixture to make this speedy version of a traditional favorite.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano and basil. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer a third of the noodles, sauce, cottage cheese mixture and mozzarella. Repeat layers twice. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
MOM'S EASY COTTAGE CHEESE LASAGNA RECIPE
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
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
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
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
EASY LASAGNA II
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
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
EASY LASAGNA I
A super easy and fast beef lasagna recipe. It is made with a prepared sauce, and requires no boiling of the noodles.
Provided by Susan T.
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large skillet, cook and stir ground beef until brown. Add mushrooms and onions; saute until onions are transparent. Stir in pasta sauce, and heat through.
- In a medium size bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and eggs.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 13x9 inch pan. Layer with uncooked lasagna noodles, cheese mixture, mozzarella cheese, and meat sauce. Continue layering until all ingredients are used, reserving 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover, and top with remaining half cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 141.8 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 44.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 1058.2 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
COTTAGE CHEESE LASAGNA
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
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.
ONE-SKILLET LASAGNA
This is hands-down one of the best skillet lasagna recipes our testing panel has ever tasted. With classic flavors and cheesy layers, it's definitely kid-friendly. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce; heat through. Transfer to a large bowl., In a small bowl, combine the soup, eggs, cottage cheese and Italian seasoning., Return 1 cup meat sauce to the skillet; spread evenly. Layer with 1 cup cottage cheese mixture, 1-1/2 cups meat sauce and half the noodles, breaking to fit. Repeat layers of cottage cheese mixture, meat sauce and noodles. Top with remaining meat sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-17 minutes or until noodles are tender., Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with shredded cheeses; cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 1552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh lasagna noodles for the best results since they cook more evenly and have a better texture than dried noodles.
- If you don't have cottage cheese, you can use ricotta cheese instead.
- To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and then bake it for about 30 minutes. Let it cool completely, then cover it and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- When you're ready to serve, reheat the lasagna in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for about 30 minutes, or until it's heated through.
- If you want a crispy top, broil the lasagna for a few minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
This easy lasagna with cottage cheese is a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover cottage cheese and other ingredients. Whether you're serving it to your family or to guests, this lasagna is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed!
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