Cottage Cheese Lasagna Skillet
All the flavor of classic lasagna, made simpler and healthier in one skillet. This Cottage Cheese Lasagna Skillet is creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large skillet with lid
- wooden spoon or spatula
- measuring cups
- knife and cutting board
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz pasta (broken lasagna noodles or penne)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef or turkey with diced onion over medium heat until cooked through.
- Add marinara sauce and uncooked pasta. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cottage cheese and mix until creamy and heated through.
- Sprinkle mozzarella over top, cover until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
Use any short pasta if you don’t have lasagna noodles.
Swap beef for plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version.
Add red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
Top with extra parmesan or fresh herbs for garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3.5mg