Spinach & Cottage Cheese Lasagna with Homemade Tomato Sauce
Description
**"Craving a lasagna that’s creamy, hearty, AND healthy? 🌱💪 This Spinach & Cottage Cheese Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food with a nutritious twist! 🧄🍅 Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or impressing your guests. Fresh spinach, protein-packed cottage cheese, and a rich homemade tomato sauce take this classic dish to the next level. 😍 Don’t miss out—watch, cook, and savor!
Ingredients
- 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
- Ground beef or ground turkey for a protein-packed sauce
- 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.
Ingredients for the Homemade Tomato Sauce
Optional Additions:
Creamy Cottage Cheese & Spinach Layer
Instructions
- 1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a baking dish, spread 1/3 of the homemade tomato sauce as the base layer.- 3
Add a layer of lasagna noodles (fresh noodles are highly recommended for the best texture!).- 4
Spread the entire cottage cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.- 5
Add another layer of lasagna noodles.- 6
Pour 1/3 of the tomato sauce over the noodles.- 7
Add one more layer of lasagna noodles and top with the remaining tomato sauce.- 8
Sprinkle generously with 1 ½ - 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese for that irresistible golden crust.- 9
Cover the dish with tin foil and bake for 1 hour at 350°F.Pro Tip- 10
For an extra crispy cheese topping, remove the tin foil in the last 10 minutes of baking and broil on high.Thank you choosing one of my recipes. I hope you enjoy.
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Assembling the Lasagna