Best 2 Cottage Cheese Spinach Lasagna Recipes

**Cottage Cheese Spinach Lasagna: A Healthy and Delicious Twist on a Classic Dish**

Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that combines the traditional flavors of lasagna with a healthier twist – the Cottage Cheese Spinach Lasagna. This delectable dish features layers of tender lasagna noodles, a creamy and flavorful cottage cheese filling, and a vibrant spinach layer, all topped with a golden-brown and crispy mozzarella cheese crust. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors, from the soft and gooey cheese to the crisp and slightly chewy pasta, complemented by the vibrant spinach and zesty Italian seasonings. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a hearty and satisfying meal or simply looking for a healthier alternative to traditional lasagna, this Cottage Cheese Spinach Lasagna is sure to impress. Explore the detailed recipe inside to discover how to craft this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COTTAGE CHEESE SPINACH LASAGNA

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I love this recipe. I got the original recipe from my sisterhood cookbook and changed it to make it even healthier. Terrific with a green salad and crusty Italian bread.

Provided by mandabears

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups low fat mozzarella, shredded
4 egg whites (or the equivalent Egg Beaters) or 3 eggs (or the equivalent Egg Beaters)
24 ounces small curd cottage cheese, i use low fat or 24 ounces ricotta cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 ounces lasagna noodles, uncooked
2 (16 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce, use your favorite
1 cup water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 13x9 pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the mozarella cheese, eggs or egg substitute, cottage cheese or ricotta cheese, spinach, salt, oregano and pepper.
Mix well.
In the prepared pan, layer 1/2 cup sauce, 1/3 of the uncooked noodles and 1/2 of the cheese-spinach mixture.
Repeat the layers.
End with sauce on top.
Pour the 1 cup of water around the edges of the lasagna.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Let stand covered for at least 15 minutes.

HEALTHY SPINACH & COTTAGE CHEESE LASAGNA

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An easy, quick, and healthy vegetarian lasagna that substitutes cottage for ricotta. It's from Martha Rose Shulman's column in the New York Times, "Recipe For Health". MAKE AHEAD: The lasagna can be assembled up to a day ahead of time, covered with plastic and refrigerated. Replace the plastic with foil before baking. It can also be frozen for up to a month.

Provided by blucoat

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups nonfat cottage cheese or 1 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese
2 1/2 cups fresh tomato sauce (made with canned tomatoes) or 2 1/2 cups simple marinara sauce (made with canned tomatoes)
12 ounces Baby Spinach or 1 generous bunch spinach, stemmed and washed
salt
freshly ground pepper
1/2 lb no-boil lasagna noodles
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375°F Oil a 2-quart baking dish or lasagna dish. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Place the cottage cheese in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and blend until smooth. Add 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce, and blend until smooth. Scrape into a bowl.
Wash the spinach, and wilt in a large frying pan over high heat in the water left on the leaves after washing. Transfer to a colander, rinse briefly and squeeze out excess water. Chop fine (by hand or in a food processor), then stir the spinach into the cottage cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add enough lasagna noodles to cover the surface of the baking dish (for my rectangular dish, that's three lasagna noodles). Boil just until the pasta is flexible, about two or three minutes for no-boil lasagna. Using tongs, remove the pasta from the water, and drain on a clean dish towel. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of the baking dish, and top with a layer of noodles. Top the noodles with a third of the cottage cheese mixture. Use a spatula to spread it evenly over the noodles. Top with 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce, and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle on 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan.
Repeat these layers two more times, using up the cottage cheese/spinach mixture but retaining tomato sauce and Parmesan for the top layer. Cook one more batch of lasagna noodles, and top with the remaining tomato sauce and Parmesan. Sprinkle on the bread crumbs, and drizzle on the olive oil. Cover tightly with foil, place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes until bubbling. If you wish to brown the top, uncover and continue to bake until the top just begins to color, about five minutes. Remove from the heat, allow to sit for five to 10 minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 746.5, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.6, Protein 13.1

Tips:

Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture.
If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach. Just be sure to thaw it and squeeze out all the excess water before using.
Use a good quality cottage cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the lasagna.
Don't overcook the lasagna. It should be cooked through, but still have a slight bite to it.
Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help it to set and hold its shape.

Conclusion:

This cottage cheese spinach lasagna is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you're looking for a new lasagna recipe, give this one a try!