Description
Indulge in this Luscious Cottage Cheese Vegetable Lasagna, a delightful and nutritious twist on a classic Italian dish. Featuring creamy cottage cheese layered with vibrant vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, and zucchini, this lasagna is not only hearty but also packed with protein. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it’s a customizable meal that caters to your tastes while ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 15 oz cottage cheese
- 9 oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent, then add bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach; season with salt and pepper until tender.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese with Italian seasoning.
- In a baking dish, spread ½ cup marinara sauce at the bottom. Layer three lasagna noodles followed by half of the cottage cheese mixture, half of the sautéed vegetables, and another layer of marinara sauce. Repeat these layers once more.
- Top with remaining noodles and marinara sauce; sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg