Lazy Lasagna

Health score
9%
Lazy Lasagna
45 min.
9
294kcal

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Are you craving a warm, comforting meal but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen? Look no further than our Lazy Lasagna! Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with family and friends, this easy recipe is a splendid twist on the classic lasagna. With a glorious combination of hearty ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and rich marinara sauce layered between tender, precooked lasagna noodles, this dish delivers flavor without all the fuss.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a delicious meal that serves 9, making it ideal for families or meal prep for the week ahead. Each serving is not only satisfying but also mindful of your dietary goals, clocking in at around 294 calories. The use of fat-free cottage cheese and low-fat spaghetti sauce ensures that you can indulge without the guilt.

Imagine the delightful aroma filling your home as you bake this dish to perfection, with melted cheddar cheese bubbling on top. Whether served for lunch, dinner, or even as a savory main course for a get-together, Lazy Lasagna is sure to be a hit. Plus, it’s quick enough for even the busiest cooks to master, proving that you don’t need to spend hours slaving over the stove to make something truly special. So let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce carton cottage cheese fat-free
  • pound ground round 
  • ounce precooked lasagna noodles 
  • ounces preshredded mild cheddar cheese reduced-fat
  • tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • 26 ounce spaghetti sauce low-fat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Cook meat in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
  3. Drain well, and return meat to pan.
  4. Add sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Combine cottage and Parmesan cheeses in a bowl; set aside.
  6. Spread 1/2 cup meat mixture in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 4 noodles over meat mixture; top with half of cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup meat mixture, and 1/3 cup cheddar cheese. Repeat layers, ending with noodles.
  7. Spread remaining meat mixture over noodles. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.
  8. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories294kcal
Protein31.16%
Fat31.99%
Carbs36.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.67
Glycemic Load
9.05
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
14.21565208746%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:294.22kcal
14.71%
Fat:10.41g
16.01%
Saturated Fat:4.83g
30.16%
Carbohydrates:26.97g
8.99%
Net Carbohydrates:24.93g
9.07%
Sugar:4.56g
5.07%
Cholesterol:49.85mg
16.62%
Sodium:712.31mg
30.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.8g
45.61%
Selenium:33.48µg
47.82%
Phosphorus:322.98mg
32.3%
Vitamin B12:1.49µg
24.9%
Zinc:3.7mg
24.65%
Vitamin B3:3.88mg
19.38%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.84%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.85%
Calcium:165.05mg
16.51%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.98%
Potassium:542.01mg
15.49%
Iron:2.34mg
13.02%
Magnesium:45.06mg
11.26%
Copper:0.22mg
11.15%
Vitamin A:494.51IU
9.89%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.82%
Vitamin B5:0.94mg
9.42%
Fiber:2.03g
8.14%
Vitamin C:5.73mg
6.95%
Folate:22.18µg
5.54%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.27%
Vitamin K:3.04µg
2.9%
Source:My Recipes