Cottage Cheese Lasagna Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Lasagna Recipe is a healthier version of a beloved dish. Bake Cottage Cheese Lasagna by layering wholegrain lasagna sheets, nutrient rich cottage cheese, and savory homemade tomato sauce. The taste and aroma are amazing. Follow the step-by-step instructions and clear imagery to create a dish that is loved by children and adults alike.
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Cottage Cheese Lasagna
This Cottage Cheese Lasagna Recipe shows you how to layer wholegrain lasagna sheets, creamy cottage cheese and rich tomato sauce. Baked together they create a special and healthy lasagna dish. The aroma is enticing and the taste delicious. Enjoy!
Equipment
- 1 Nonstick Frying Pan
- 1 Baking Dish (9 1/2-inch square dish (24 centimeters) or a dish approximately that size)
- 1 Electric Mixer
Ingredients
Cheese Filling
- 1 1/3 cup Cottage Cheese (without preservatives – divide into 2 portions – 2/3 cups each)
Lasagna Sheets
- Lasagna Sheets – Wholegrain (that don't need prior cooking – the amount will depend on the size of your baking dish)
Tomato Sauce Topping
- 2 Fresh Garlic Cloves (peeled & crushed)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 5 Tomatoes (medium size)
- 1 tbsp Sweet Paprika
- 1 tbsp Granulated Garlic Spice
- 1 tbsp Dried Oregano Spice
- 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste or health requirements)
- 12 tbsp Tomato Paste (without added sugar, salt or preservatives)
- 1/4 cup Water
Cheese Topping
- 2/3 cup Cottage Cheese (without preservatives)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Dried Oregano Spice (to sprinkle on top)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 Celsius).
Tomato Sauce
- In a nonstick frying pan, sauté the crushed garlic cloves for one minute or until light golden.
- Wash the tomatoes & gently pierce the tomato skin on two sides with a fork or knife. Pour enough boiling hot water to cover the tomatoes, wait 15 minutes and remove the peels.
- Cut the tomatoes into small cubes and add them to the sauteed garlic. Bring to a boil, then lower the flame and simmer until the tomatoes are very tender.
- Stir in the rest of the tomato sauce ingredients. Simmer for another 5 minutes. If needed, add a little bit of water for a creamy consistency.
Cheese Mixture For The Topping
- Blend the cheese and olive oil. Set Aside.
Creating The Lasagna
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of the baking pan.
- Flatly place lasagna sheets on top of the sauce until it is covered. You may have to cut the sheets if they overlap.
- Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce on top of the sheets.
- Spread 2/3 cup of cottage cheese on top of the tomato sauce.
- Add the second layer of lasagna sheets. Cover with sauce and 2/3 cup of cottage cheese.
- Add the third layer of lasagna sheets and cover with sauce.
- Spread the cheese mixture on top of the sauce and sprinkle dried oregano.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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