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Cheesy Meat Lasagna Made Over Recipe

This lighter take on a classic lasagna is quick, easy, and guilt-free! Made with no-boil noodles for extra convenience, this Kraft-inspired recipe is packed with cheesy, meaty flavor. Bake it a little longer for perfectly bubbly cheese and tender noodles. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 251.8 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cheesy Meat Lasagna Made Over

  • 1 lb Extra Lean Ground Beef
  • 2 cloves minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Leaves
  • 24 oz jar Spaghetti Sauce
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced Tomatoes, undrained
  • 6 no-boil Lasagna Noodles
  • 1 cup drained Low Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded 2% Mozzarella Cheese

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How to Make Cheesy Meat Lasagna Made Over

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, brown 1 lb ground beef with 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp dried oregano.
  3. Stir in 24 oz jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce.
  4. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes, undrained.
  6. Spread 1/2 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  7. Layer 3 no-boil lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  8. Spread 1 cup of drained cottage cheese evenly over the noodles.
  9. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
  10. Top with 1 cup of the remaining meat sauce.
  11. Repeat layers (noodles, cottage cheese, mozzarella, meat sauce).
  12. Top with the remaining 3 noodles and remaining meat sauce.
  13. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  14. Bake for 30 minutes.
  15. Uncover the lasagna and top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  16. Bake, uncovered, for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the lasagna is heated through.
  17. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

9g

Carbs

9g

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