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Easy Skillet Lasagna with Cottage Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Easy Skillet Lasagna with Cottage Cheese is a quick and delicious one-pan meal that simplifies traditional lasagna. Featuring lean ground turkey, sautéed vegetables, and layers of marinara sauce and cheese, this recipe delivers all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna without the need for boiling noodles or multiple dishes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it cooks entirely on the stovetop with a quick broil finish for a bubbly cheese topping.

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 teaspoon olive or avocado oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (or lean ground beef)
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

Seasonings and Sauce

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce

Pasta and Dairy

  • 8 oz uncooked lasagna noodles (use gluten-free if necessary)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (omit for dairy-free)
  • 1 cup low fat shredded mozzarella, divided (omit for dairy-free)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Ingredients: Place a large pan on the stove over medium heat. Add the oil, ground turkey, diced onion, diced zucchini, minced garlic, kosher salt, and Italian seasoning. Break up the turkey and stir continuously as you cook for 5-7 minutes until the turkey is fully cooked and the vegetables are softened.
  2. Add Noodles and Simmer: Break the uncooked lasagna noodles into large pieces and add them to the pan along with the marinara sauce and water. Stir everything together so that the noodles are evenly distributed and submerged under the sauce. Lower the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Let the lasagna simmer gently for 25-35 minutes until the noodles are tender, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking.
  3. Incorporate Cheeses: Once the noodles are soft, remove the pan from heat and uncover. Stir in the cottage cheese and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese until the mozzarella melts into the mixture, creating a creamy texture.
  4. Melt Topping Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella evenly on top of the lasagna mixture. For a melted, bubbly topping, either broil the pan in the oven for 3-4 minutes or cover the pan again and let it sit for 5 minutes until the cheese melts completely.
  5. Rest and Serve: Allow the skillet lasagna to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to let the layers set and the flavors meld together.

Notes

  • You can substitute lean ground beef instead of turkey if desired.
  • Use gluten-free lasagna noodles if you require a gluten-free dish.
  • For a dairy-free version, omit the cottage cheese and mozzarella or replace with dairy-free alternatives.
  • Breaking the noodles into large pieces helps them cook evenly in the sauce.
  • Stirring every 5 minutes while simmering prevents noodles from sticking and ensures even cooking.
  • The broiling step is optional but creates a nicely browned, bubbly cheese topping.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/easy-skillet-lasagna-with-cottage-cheese-recipe/