Mom's Cottage Cheese Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 lb. Italian sausage
- 1 yellow onion
chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
minced
- Pinch red pepper flakes
optional
- 24 ounce jar your favorite pasta sauce
I like a marinara
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups full fat small curd cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups shredded baby Swiss cheese
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, and onion in a large, deep sauce pan. Cook over medium high heat, breaking apart the meat with a spatula, until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat off the pan, then stir in garlic, pasta sauce, oregano, pepper, and salt. Heat through then reduce heat to low. Allow the sauce to simmer while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- 3
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a fat pinch of salt and swirl of oil (this helps keep the noodles from sticking.) Add the noodles to the pot and cook for about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain noodles then lay them out on aluminum foil so they'll be ready to go later.
- 4
In a medium bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- 5
Spread a very scant layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the pan. Top with 4 noodles laid lengthwise in the pan. Spread half the cheese on top followed by 4 more noodles. Spread half of the remaining sauce over the noodles. Spread all of the cottage cheese mixture on top of the sauce, followed by 3 more noodles. Finish with the remaining sauce and cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
Mom's Cottage Cheese Lasagna
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About this Recipe
Searching for that ultimate, comforting dish that brings everyone to the table? Mom's Cottage Cheese Lasagna delivers a hearty, cheesy experience that feels like a warm hug.
This isn't just any lasagna; it's a celebration of flavor thanks to the robust combination of savory ground beef and zesty Italian sausage. The secret ingredient, cottage cheese, blends seamlessly with rich mozzarella and sharp Parmesan, creating a wonderfully creamy texture that stands out from typical ricotta-based versions.
Prepare for a truly satisfying meal that’s both substantial and incredibly flavorful. Each forkful offers a perfect balance of tender, flavorful meat sauce, al dente noodles, and a rich, multi-layered cheese blend. You'll savor the tang of a good marinara, the subtle kick of Italian sausage, and the creamy richness of three distinct cheeses, all harmonizing in a deeply comforting dish. The use of cottage cheese ensures a moist, tender filling that won't dry out during baking.
Feel free to adjust the spice level by increasing or omitting the red pepper flakes. While this recipe shines with both ground beef and Italian sausage, you could experiment with an all-beef or all-sausage version if that's what you have on hand. Don't have baby Swiss? A sharp provolone could offer a similar depth of flavor, though the combination specified here is truly special.
This hearty Mom's Cottage Cheese Lasagna is ideal for a comforting family dinner, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for a truly satisfying and crowd-pleasing meal. Serve it alongside a simple green salad and some crusty garlic bread for a complete and memorable feast.