Name: Spinach & Cottage Cheese Lasagna with Homemade Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup onion; 1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes; 2 cans; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp dried basil; Ground beef or ground turkey for a protein-packed sauce; 3 cups cottage cheese; 2 eggs; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 2 cups fresh spinach; Mix all ingredients in a bowl until fully combined.

Spinach & Cottage Cheese Lasagna with Homemade Tomato Sauce

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Prep Time 35 mins Servings: 8

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Homemade Tomato Sauce

¹⁄₂ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced (boosts immune system!))
¹⁄₂ cup onion (finely chopped)
¹⁄₄ tsp dried red pepper flakes (optional for a spicy kick)
2 cans (28 oz each of tomatoes (fresh tomatoes elevate the flavor))
2 tbsp red wine vinegar (adds tangy depth)
2 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp brown sugar (balances acidity)
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp dried basil

Optional Additions:

Ground beef or ground turkey for a protein-packed sauce

Creamy Cottage Cheese & Spinach Layer

3 cups cottage cheese (high-protein and low-fat!)
2 eggs
¹⁄₂ tsp salt
¹⁄₂ tsp pepper
2 cups fresh spinach (finely chopped)
Mix all ingredients in a bowl until fully combined.

Instructions

Assembling the Lasagna

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a baking dish, spread 1/3 of the homemade tomato sauce as the base layer.
Add a layer of lasagna noodles (fresh noodles are highly recommended for the best texture!).
Spread the entire cottage cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
Add another layer of lasagna noodles.
Pour 1/3 of the tomato sauce over the noodles.
Add one more layer of lasagna noodles and top with the remaining tomato sauce.
Sprinkle generously with 1 ½ - 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese for that irresistible golden crust.
Cover the dish with tin foil and bake for 1 hour at 350°F.

Pro Tip

For an extra crispy cheese topping, remove the tin foil in the last 10 minutes of baking and broil on high.

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Spinach & Cottage Cheese Lasagna with Homemade Tomato Sauce

Spinach & Cottage Cheese Lasagna with Homemade Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Homemade Tomato Sauce

Optional Additions:

Creamy Cottage Cheese & Spinach Layer

Instructions

Assembling the Lasagna

Pro Tip

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