Easy Lasagna Recipe (High-Protein & No-Boil)
This Easy Lasagna Recipe (High-Protein & No-Boil) is an excellent choice for busy weeknights and meal prep. With lean ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and no-boil noodles, this dish delivers a satisfying and nutritious meal that the entire family will adore. The layers of savory sauce, rich cheese, and tender pasta create a comforting casserole that is both hearty and healthy. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, making it perfect for those days when you need a quick dinner solution. Get ready to impress your loved ones with a delicious homemade lasagna that is easy to make!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 24 oz part-skim cottage cheese
- 1 ½ cups part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until cooked through.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper; simmer for about 20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine beaten eggs with cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parsley.
- In a greased casserole dish, layer sauce, no-boil noodles, and cheese mixture in three rounds.
- Top with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 55-60 minutes; remove foil to brown the cheese for an additional 5 minutes.
- Let sit for five minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/8 of the lasagna)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg