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Cottage Cheese Protein Lasagna Recipe

This Cottage Cheese Protein Lasagna Recipe uses vegan cottage-style filling, rich tomato sauce, and pasta layers for a comforting plant-based meal.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 315
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Lasagna noodles — 12 sheets
  • Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
  • Onion chopped — 1 cup
  • Garlic minced — 3 cloves
  • Crushed tomatoes — 3 cups
  • Tomato paste — 2 tablespoons
  • Italian seasoning — 2 teaspoons
  • Salt — 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper — ½ teaspoon
  • Spinach — 2 cups
  • Vegan cottage cheese filling
  • Firm tofu — 16 oz
  • Unsweetened plant yogurt — ½ cup
  • Nutritional yeast — 3 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice — 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic powder — 1 teaspoon
  • Topping
  • Dairy-free mozzarella — 1½ cups
  • Fresh parsley — 2 tablespoons

Method
 

  1. Lasagna noodles — 12 sheets
  2. Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
  3. Onion (chopped) — 1 cup
  4. Garlic (minced) — 3 cloves
  5. Crushed tomatoes — 3 cups
  6. Tomato paste — 2 tablespoons
  7. Italian seasoning — 2 teaspoons
  8. Salt — 1 teaspoon
  9. Black pepper — ½ teaspoon
  10. Spinach — 2 cups
  11. Vegan cottage cheese filling
  12. Firm tofu — 16 oz
  13. Unsweetened plant yogurt — ½ cup
  14. Nutritional yeast — 3 tablespoons
  15. Lemon juice — 1 tablespoon
  16. Garlic powder — 1 teaspoon
  17. Topping
  18. Dairy-free mozzarella — 1½ cups
  19. Fresh parsley — 2 tablespoons

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 315
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 21g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Calcium: 28%
Iron: 18%
Vitamin A: 32%
Magnesium: 14%
Potassium: 13%

Additional notes / tips

  • Press tofu lightly for thicker texture.
  • Add roasted zucchini for extra flavor.
  • Sprinkle chili flakes for gentle heat.
  • Rest lasagna before slicing for neat layers.
  • Add fresh basil before serving for aroma.