High-Protein Cottage Cheese Lasagna 🧀🍅

Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, but what if I told you it could also be packed with protein to fuel your body while still being indulgent, cheesy, and satisfying? This Cottage Cheese Lasagna swaps out traditional ricotta for high-protein cottage cheese, giving you a delicious, muscle-friendly meal that works for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or feeding the whole family!

Author: The Honey Buckle

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 35-40 minutes

Total Time: 65-70 minutes

Nutrition Information (per serving, makes 6 servings): Calories: 650, Protein: 55g, Carbs: 48g, Fat: 30g

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Protein-Packed: Thanks to lean turkey or beef, cottage cheese, and eggs, each serving delivers serious protein to keep you fueled.

✔ Gluten-Free Friendly: Made with GF lasagna noodles, this dish works for those avoiding gluten while still tasting amazing.

✔ Classic Comfort Food: A hearty marinara meat sauce, melty cheese, and layers of tender pasta—this lasagna hits all the right flavors while being healthier than traditional versions.

✔ Meal Prep Approved: Make ahead, refrigerate, or freeze for easy dinners throughout the week!

Ingredients for High-Protein Cottage Cheese Lasagna (Serves 6)

Meat Mixture

• 3 tsp minced garlic

• 1.5 lbs lean ground turkey or beef

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp pepper

• 4 cups (32 oz) marinara

Filling

• 16 oz cottage cheese

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ tsp oregano

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp pepper

Lasagna Layers

• 6 gluten-free lasagna noodles

• 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix like Dubliner & cheddar)

  

Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling

In a bowl, combine eggs, cottage cheese, Parmesan, and spices. Stir until fully incorporated. Set aside.

2. Cook the Meat & Sauce

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.

3. In a wok or skillet, cook ground turkey/beef with minced garlic until fully browned.

4. Stir in seasonings and marinara sauce, and let simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Assemble the Lasagna

1. Spread ¼–⅓ of the meat mixture at the bottom of the baking dish.

2. Layer lasagna noodles over the meat sauce.

3. Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheese evenly across the noodles.

4. Spread all of the cottage cheese filling over the top.

5. Add the remaining meat mixture, spreading evenly.

6. Top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.

7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.

4. Bake & Serve

1. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

2. Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.