Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound lean ground beef or sausage
- 2 cups high-quality tomato sauce
- 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano; simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese with eggs, half of the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- In a baking dish, layer sauce at the bottom, followed by noodles, cheese mixture, and more sauce; repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg