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    Best Healthy Lasagna Recipe With Fat Free Cottage Cheese

    Published: by Kathy Owen Jun 7, 2025 Modified: Jun 7, 2025· "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases"

    There's a reason why homemade lasagna is a favorite for Sunday lunch, potluck gatherings, and hearty family dinners. It is the ultimate comfort food!

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    However, a high-fat, high-sugar lasagna dish can leave us feeling guilty instead of comforted. My healthy, homemade lasagna recipe is macro-friendly and packed with protein.

    try this healthy heart friendly lasagna recipe

    WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS HOMEMADE LASAGNA

    This healthier version offers all the rich, cheesy flavor you love—with fewer calories, more protein, and smarter ingredients that make it just as delicious (if not more!) than traditional lasagna.

    • Macro-Friendly Balance – High in protein, lower in carbs and fat, making it perfect for hitting your nutrition goals without sacrificing flavor.
    • Meal Prep Win – Great for batch cooking and storing, so you can enjoy healthy, satisfying meals all week long.
    • Wholesome Ingredients – Made with fresh, clean ingredients you can feel good about—no heavy sauces or processed fillers.
    • Comfort Food, Guilt-Free – All the classic lasagna flavor you crave, with a lightened-up twist that still feels indulgent.
    • Easy to Make – Simple steps and flexible ingredients make this a go-to recipe, even on busy weeknights.

    How to Make Healthy Homemade Lasagna:


    Ingredients for Healthy Lasagna:
    ● lean ground beef
    ● onion
    ● garlic
    ● oregano
    ● tomato soup
    ● tomato sauce
    ● vinegar
    ● lasagna noodles
    ● cottage cheese
    ● mozzarella cheese

    browning beef for lasagna
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a large skillet, add the beef, onions, garlic, and oregano, and cook together until the beef is browned.
    • Add soup, sauce, and vinegar. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    cooking lasagna
    • Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles until just tender, they will soften more in the oven.
    making lasagna
    • In a 9 x 13 baking dish, add a thin layer of the meat sauce to the bottom of the pan. This will prevent sticking.
    adding meat to lasagna
    adding ricotta to lasagna
    adding top layer of cheese to lasagna
    • Layer 3 lasagna noodles, then meat sauce, then cottage
      cheese, then mozzarella.
    • You should have enough ingredients to make 4 layers of noodles, sauce, and cheese.

    Bake for 30 minutes, and let it stand for 15 minutes after baking.

    made from scratch healthy lasagna made with fat free cottage cheese and Italian spices

    Look at all that cheesy goodness! Slice and enjoy your delicious and healthy homemade lasagna.

    homemade lasagna

    For even more easy dinner ideas, check out this cheese ravioli recipe and this chicken sausage and cabbage recipe.

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    Prep : 30 minutes mins
    Cook : 30 minutes mins
    Total Time: 1 hour hr
    Course : Beef, main dish, party food
    Cuisine : Italian
    Servings : 9 servings

    Equipment

    • 13x9 Baking Dish

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lb lean ground beef (93% lean)
    • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
    • 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
    • 2 teaspoon oregano
    • 20 oz tomato soup
    • 16 oz tomato sauce
    • 1 ½ tablespoon vinegar
    • 12 lasagna noodles
    • 32 oz fat free cottage cheese
    • 1 lb low fat mozzarella cheese, grated
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a large skillet, add the beef, onions, garlic, and oregano, and cook together until the beef is browned.
    • Add soup, sauce, and vinegar. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Cook lasagna noodles until just tender, they will soften more in the oven. 
    • In a 9 x 13 baking dish, add a thin layer of the meat sauce to the bottom of the pan. This will prevent sticking. 
    • Layer 3 lasagna noodles, then meat sauce, then cottagecheese, then mozzarella. You should have enough ingredients to make 4 layers of noodles, sauce, and cheese.
    • Bake for 30 minutes, and let it stand for 15 minutes after baking.   
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Nutrition (may vary depending on ingredients and amounts used)

    Calories: 266.41kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.16g | Protein: 16.81g | Fat: 1.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.38g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.25g | Cholesterol: 7.06mg | Sodium: 853.77mg | Potassium: 730.74mg | Fiber: 2.83g | Sugar: 9.86g | Vitamin A: 480.81IU | Vitamin C: 11.66mg | Calcium: 117.03mg | Iron: 1.66mg
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    About Kathy Owen

    Kathy Owen acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.

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      5 from 1 vote
    1. Kathy Owen

      June 07, 2025 at 8:20 pm

      My family loved this!

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