30g Protein Cottage Lasagna Recipe
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This 30g Protein Cottage Lasagna Recipe uses vegan cottage-style cheese, rich tomato sauce, and pasta for dinner success.
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30g Protein Cottage Lasagna Recipe
This 30g Protein Cottage Lasagna Recipe delivers a vegan, protein-packed comfort dish using plant-based cottage cheese and pasta layers.
Ingredients
- 9 vegan lasagna noodles
- 2 cups vegan cottage cheese
- 1 cup firm tofu crumbled
- 3 cups tomato marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded vegan mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Add marinara sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix vegan cottage cheese, tofu, and nutritional yeast in bowl.
- Spread thin sauce layer into baking dish.
- Layer noodles, cottage mixture, sauce, mozzarella repeatedly.
- Bake 35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest briefly before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 410Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Calcium: 30%Iron: 18%
Vitamin B12: 20%
Magnesium: 12%
Phosphorus: 22%
Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor
- Blend cottage-style cheese slightly for smoother texture.
- Add roasted zucchini between layers for moisture.
- Sprinkle chili flakes for gentle heat.
- Let lasagna rest before cutting clean slices.
- Fresh basil improves aroma and presentation.
