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
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Ingredients for Cheesy Meat Lasagna Made Over

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cheesy Meat Lasagna Made Over?

Cheesy Meat Lasagna Made Over takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cheesy Meat Lasagna Made Over?

Cheesy Meat Lasagna Made Over has approximately 251.8 calories per serving, with about 39 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cheesy Meat Lasagna Made Over?

The key ingredients for Cheesy Meat Lasagna Made Over are Extra Lean Ground Beef, Garlic Cloves, Dried Oregano Leaves, Spaghetti Sauce, Tomatoes, Lasagna Noodles. See the full list with measurements above.

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