Lasagna with Cottage Cheese Recipe
This easy lasagna with cottage cheese features layers of tender lasagna noodles, rich homemade ground beef and pork sauce, creamy cottage cheese filling, and melted mozzarella. It's a satisfying family dinner that's also perfect for serving guests.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
For the Meat Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 700 ml tomato sauce
- 300 ml tomato paste
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Black pepper to taste
For the Cottage Cheese Filling
- 500 g pressed cottage cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
For Assembly
- 400 g grated mozzarella
- 1 package lasagna noodles
- Extra grated Parmesan and fresh basil optional
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef, ground pork, onion, and garlic in a large pan for 5–6 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Mix the cottage cheese, Parmesan, eggs, and salt in a bowl.
- Boil the lasagna noodles according to package instructions and drain.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish. Layer the noodles, cottage cheese filling, mozzarella, and meat sauce in four portions.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until hot and bubbling.
- Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and fresh basil. Rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.