Cottage Cheese Lasagna (Low Carb) is a Must-Try!
A delicious low-carb alternative to traditional lasagna, featuring layers of cottage cheese, vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Layer half of the zucchini and bell pepper slices over the sauce.
- Add half of the cottage cheese mixture on top of the vegetables.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or eggplant.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg