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High Protein Cottage Cheese Lasagna

This lasagna is a protein-packed twist on a classic comfort dish, featuring cottage cheese as a creamy, yet healthy alternative to traditional ricotta. It's perfect for a nutritious meal that satisfies without being overly heavy.

Total time
65min
15 prep, 50 cook
Per serving
1077kcal
82 g protein
Difficulty
Simple
Ingredients
£5.21
average cost
  • High Protein
4.0 from 2 ratings
High Protein Cottage Cheese Lasagna

Nutrition per serving

This High Protein Cottage Cheese Lasagna recipe contains 1077 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 82g of protein, 72g of carbohydrates, and 51g of fat, making it high in protein.

1077kcal
Protein82g30% of calories
Carbs72g27% of calories
Fat51g43% of calories
Fibre
7g
Sugar
16.6g
Saturated fat
21.5g
Salt
4.4g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or gas mark 4. Prepare an ovenproof dish suitable for a single-serving lasagna.
  2. Finely chop the onion and garlic. In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the minced beef to the pan, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Cook until the beef is browned all over.
  4. Stir in the tinned tomatoes, half the dried oregano, and dried basil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  5. Whislt that is cooking, make your cheese sauce. Use the cottage cheese, eggs, parmesan, spinach, and dried oregano. Stir until combined.
  6. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of your ovenproof dish. Place one lasagna sheet on top, followed by a layer of cheese sauce.
  7. Repeat the layering process, finishing with a layer of meat sauce. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
  8. Cover the dish with aluminium foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Allow the lasagna to cool for a few minutes before serving. This helps the layers set and makes serving easier.

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High Protein Cottage Cheese Lasagna: questions

How long does it take to make High Protein Cottage Cheese Lasagna?
This recipe takes 65 minutes in total - 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.
Is High Protein Cottage Cheese Lasagna suitable for meal prep?
High Protein Cottage Cheese Lasagna is a simple-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 82g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in High Protein Cottage Cheese Lasagna?
The key ingredients are Cottage Cheese, Olive Oil, Onion. This recipe is part of our Italian cuisine collection.
Is High Protein Cottage Cheese Lasagna healthy?
This recipe contains 1077 calories per serving with 82g of protein and is suitable for high protein diets.
What diets is High Protein Cottage Cheese Lasagna suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for High Protein diets. It provides 82g of protein per serving.

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