After I posted this high-protein lasagna recipe on Instagram, I had multiple followers let me know that they made it and loved it so I wanted to give it home here too!
High-Protein Spinach Lasagna
Makes 5-6 servings
16oz (453g) reduced fat cottage cheese
Handful of fresh basil
4 tablespoons (20g) shredded parmesan
2 garlic cloves
Salt & pepper to taste
10oz (283g) frozen spinach, defrosted & squeezed dry
1 egg
6-8 oven-ready lasagna sheets
1 jar (25oz/700g) pasta sauce
6oz (168g) part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Heat oven to 375F (190C) degrees
Add cottage cheese, basil, garlic, parmesan, salt, & pepper to food processor & process until smooth
Stir in egg & spinach
Coat bottom of an 8x8 inch pan with pasta sauce then layer x2: sauce, noodles, 1/2 cottage cheese mixture, sauce, mozzarella
Cover w/ foil & bake for 30 min or until bubbling. Remove foil & bake for 15 more minutes. Cool for 10 min before serving to let it firm up
Approximate macros per serving (for 6 servings):
318 calories (29g carbs, 12g fat, 24g protein)
Pro tip: double the recipe to make two 8x8 pans of lasagna- one for tonight and one to freeze for next week!
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