Ingredients
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- 1 lb plant-based ground beef
- 1 24-oz tub whole milk cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 24-oz jar marinara
- 1 cup water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 12 oz oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 8 oz mozzarella, grated from block
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large sauté pan, add a splash of oil and crumble the plant-based ground beef, cooking until browned.
- Blend the cottage cheese with cornstarch until smooth using a blender.
- In a 9×13 inch casserole dish, combine the cooked beef, marinara, water (swirl to get all the sauce), minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Break lasagna noodles into large pieces (2 to 3 inches) and stir them into the sauce, then flatten gently in the dish.
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the pasta evenly. Grate mozzarella and sprinkle on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until pasta is al dente and sauce bubbles. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is slightly browned.
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For extra flavor, add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the mixture.
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Feel free to adjust the type of cheese to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg