High Protein Lasagna Bake


Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb lean ground beef or turkey 93% lean
  • 8 high-protein noodles
  • 1.5 cups low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 cups part-skim shredded mozzarella
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 24 oz tomato sauce no sugar added

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prep the Sauce
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with Italian herbs, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Once browned, stir in tomato sauce. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  • Step 2: Mix the Cheese Layer
    In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, half the mozzarella, and a pinch of pepper. Stir well until blended.
  • Step 3: Assemble the Lasagna
    Preheat oven to 375°F. In a 9×13 baking dish, layer:
    – A thin layer of meat sauce
    – Protein noodles (boiled)
    – Half of the cheese mixture- More sauce
    – Repeat layers
    – Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan
  • Step 4: Bake and Rest

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.