High-Protein Cottage Cheese Lasagna Casserole
A comforting and protein-packed twist on traditional lasagna, made with high-protein pasta and cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High-Protein, Gluten-Free (if using specific pastas)
Ingredients
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- 12 oz high-protein pasta, cooked
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the high-protein pasta according to package instructions.
- Brown the ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat.
- Combine the cooked turkey with marinara sauce.
- Mix together the cottage cheese and half of the shredded mozzarella in a separate bowl.
- Layer in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish starting with turkey and marinara mix, followed by a layer of pasta and creamy mixture, repeating until ingredients run out.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Pair with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cottage cheese lasagna, high-protein pasta, comfort food, healthy lasagna, easy casserole