JENNIE'S FLAVORFUL COTTAGE CHEESE LASAGNA
I love lasagna! Pretty much any kind of lasagna, too! You know what I don't like? Bland, flavorless lasagna. Whenever I try a frozen lasagna from the store - I think "who likes this? It has no flavor!" So... now I make my own. This is just one version of many that I like to make. Try it!
Provided by Jennibear
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h14m
Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350.
- Lightly grease or spray a 13x9 baking pan.
- Start by sauteing your mirepoix veggies in a little oil over medium high heat - about 5 minutes. (Hate veggies? Ok - you can skip this - but please at least add some onion powder!) Add your hamburger and cook until well browned. Add your favorite jar of pasta sauce and mix to combine. (I use Prego Italian Sausage & Garlic -- because I like it and because I'm too lazy to make my own sauce -- no lectures, please!) Set aside.
- In a small bowl, add egg (beaten), all your spices (salt, pepper, garlic, Italian seasonings), the cottage cheese (any kind - I use 4%), the Parmesan and HALF (1 cup) of your mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine. Can you use Ricotta instead of the cottage cheese? Yes! Of course! It's your kitchen! I'm just using cottage cheese because I have some and it reminds me of how my mom used to make lasagna. You do what you want!
- Now - take a big scoop of sauce and slather it on the bottom of your baking pan. Layer 4 noodles across to cover the bottom. Take half of your cheesy mixture and spread all over the noodles -- try to cover it evenly. Now add half of your sauce mixture. Now more noodles. Then other half of your cheese mixture. Another layer of noodles. Now the rest of the sauce. And finally top with your remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese! Doesn't it look and smell good already?!
- Cover with a piece of tin foil (I get a large piece and try to "tent" the top a little so the cheese doesn't melt to the tin foil -- that stuff is gold!) Bake for 45 minutes. (You may want to put your baking dish on a baking tray while cooking in case it boils over during the baking process -- cleaning a tray is much easier than cleaning an oven.).
- After 45 minutes -- visit your lasagna and take off the tin foil. Yum, right? Let it cook 15 minutes more.
- Now the hard part -- take the delicious lasagna out of the oven and LET IT REST for 20 minutes! What?! You wanted to eat it right away?! Me, too - but too bad -- it needs to rest! If you want a soupy, runny mess of hot lasagna -- then go ahead and eat it right away. But if you want a beautiful, photo-worthy cut piece of lasagna that is Pinterest worthy -- just wait. Sit down and have some wine -- make a salad -- or garlic bread!
- This feeds 6 big eater,s OR 8 regular eaters, OR 12 small eaters.
- Ok - that's it! Enjoy your lasagna!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 879.3, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 10.8, Protein 24.7
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Pamindu Premodya
[email protected]This lasagna is a must-try for any lasagna lover. It's creamy, cheesy, and flavorful.
Anna Tweneboah
[email protected]I would recommend this lasagna to anyone who loves Italian food. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
Shahbaz Rajpoot
[email protected]This lasagna is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make, and it doesn't take a lot of time.
Collette Brown
[email protected]I love that this lasagna is a healthier version of the classic dish. It's still delicious, but it's not as heavy.
Rouza Islam
[email protected]This lasagna is a great make-ahead meal. I can make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve it.
md Sishir
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Eric Hill
[email protected]I had a hard time finding cottage cheese lasagna noodles. I ended up using regular lasagna noodles, and they worked just fine.
Simon Dawson
[email protected]I found this lasagna to be a bit bland. I would have liked it better if it had more seasoning.
Sidra Gyan
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too heavy for my taste. I would have liked it better if it had more vegetables and less cheese.
mikaiel536 khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cottage cheese, but I loved this lasagna. The cottage cheese flavor was subtle, and it made the lasagna really creamy.
Ruhan Khan
[email protected]This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.
cabdulaahi maxamed
[email protected]I love how easy this lasagna is to make. I can throw it together in no time, and it always turns out great.
official Nwando
[email protected]This is the best lasagna I've ever had! The cottage cheese made it so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Nik Nin
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make, and the leftovers are just as good as the first day.
Ziara W
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit with my family! The cottage cheese gave it a creamy, rich flavor, and the vegetables added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.