Cottage Cheese Lasagna
If you’re new to the whole meal prep game, let this cottage cheese lasagna be the first one you try. It’s hearty, satisfying, and somehow gets even better with each reheat. This is one of those dishes that feels like comfort food but still aligns with your protein goals.
Servings: 4
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
Cheese Cheese Filling:
- 330 g Fat Free Cottage Cheese (Trader Joe’s)
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
- Italian Seasoning
- Garlic Powder
- Splash of Water
Lasagna:
- 7 Lasagna Pieces (Yellow Lentil & Brown Rice Blend H-E-B)
- 400 g Plant Based Bolognese Sauce (Sprouts)
- 112 g Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese (H-E-B)
To Top:
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Italian Seasoning
Instructions
Cottage Cheese Filling:
- In a blender, mix together your filling ingredients until smooth.330 g (1.5 cups) Fat Free Cottage Cheese, Salt & Pepper, Italian Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Splash of Water
Lasagna:
- In a small baking dish big enough to fit your lasagna pieces, add in a thin layer of pasta sauce. I did about 100g for each sauce layer.7 Lasagna Pieces, 400 g (5 cups) Plant Based Bolognese Sauce
- Then layer in two lasagna pieces. Top with some of your cottage cheese blend and another 100g of sauce. Then a layer of cheese.112 g (1 cups) Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese
- Layer lasagna again and repeat the process once more.
- After the third layer of ingredients, top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
To Top:
- Top with crushed red pepper and more Italian seasoning. Slice into 4 section and enjoy throughout the week!Crushed Red Pepper, Italian Seasoning
Nutrition Information
Cottage Cheese Lasagna
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
277
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Protein
32
g
64
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.