Easy Lasagna Recipe with Cottage Cheese: A Simple, High-Protein Comfort Food | Fruit and Food

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (turkey sausage works for a leaner option)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
• 1 can (28 oz) tomato sauce or Kroger Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes or diced Italian tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups cottage cheese (protein-packed cottage cheese preferred)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 12 oven-ready lasagna noodles or no-boil lasagna noodles
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (for topping)
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese (for topping)
• Aluminum foil (for baking)