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Healthy lasagna casserole made with rigatoni pasta, ground beef, mushrooms, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, and melted cheese.

Healthy Lasagna Casserole with Cottage Cheese

Colleen Shibley
A healthier take on classic lasagna, this easy casserole combines whole-grain pasta, lean ground beef, cottage cheese, and lighter cheeses for a satisfying family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 8 oz pasta whole grain
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 28 oz spaghetti sauce No Sugar Added, (regular-sized jar)
  • 1 can mushrooms sliced
  • 8 oz cottage cheese low-fat
  • 7 oz mozzarella cheese shredded fat-free
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese reduced fat grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.2. Cook the whole-grain pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if necessary. Stir in the spaghetti sauce.
  • Spread a few spoonfuls of the meat sauce over the bottom of a large casserole dish.
  • Arrange half of the cooked pasta evenly over the sauce.
  • Spread all of the cottage cheese over the pasta.
  • Top with half of the remaining meat sauce, followed by half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Add the remaining pasta, meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese in layers.
  • Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
  • Remove from the oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 26 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 69 mg | Sodium: 855 mg | Potassium: 567 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 686 IU | Vitamin C: 7 mg | Calcium: 254 mg | Iron: 3 mg

Nutrition information has been calculated using an autogenerating online calculation and is intended for informational purposes. For accurate nutritional information, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used.

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