Lasagne, Shortcut Style
A hearty, layered lasagne with savory beef, rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for family dinners and comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef slowly in a skillet.
- Spoon off excess fat from the cooked meat.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, and minced garlic; cover and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Salt to taste.
- Cook lasagne noodles in boiling salted water until tender; drain.
- Rinse the cooked noodles in cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Place half of the noodles in an 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 1 1/2-inch baking dish.
- Cover with a third of the sauce.
- Add half of the sliced mozzarella cheese and half of the cottage cheese.
- Repeat the layers: noodles, sauce, mozzarella, cottage cheese, and then top with remaining noodles and sauce.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top layer.
- Bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting into squares.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
471
kcal
24% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).