🍝 High Protein Craving Lasagna (High Protein, Low-ish Carb)

Serves: 8
Protein: ~35–45g per serving (depending on cheese/meat)

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Ingredients

Meat Sauce

• 1.5 lb lean ground turkey or lean beef (90–93% lean)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Protein Cheese Layer

• 2 cups cottage cheese (low-fat or regular)
• 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (part-skim)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• Salt & pepper

Lasagna Layers

• 9–12 lasagna noodles (whole wheat or high-protein)
  • OR no-boil noodles
  • OR zucchini slices for low-carb

Topping

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
• Optional: extra Parmesan

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Instructions

1. Make the Meat Sauce

1. Brown ground meat in a large skillet.
2. Add onion + garlic; sauté until soft.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings.
4. Simmer 10–15 minutes.

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2. Mix the High-Protein Cheese Layer

In a bowl, combine:

• cottage cheese
• Greek yogurt
• eggs
• mozzarella
• Parmesan
• salt & pepper

Mix until smooth.

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3. Assemble the Lasagna

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
2. Spread 1 cup of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 pan
3. Layer noodles (3–4 noodles)
4. Spread ⅓ of the cheese mixture
5. Add 1 cup meat sauce
6. Repeat layers 2 more times
7. Top with remaining mozzarella

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4. Bake

• Cover with foil
• Bake 25 minutes
• Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes until bubbly & golden
• Let rest 10 minutes before slicing

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Optional High-Protein Upgrades

• Add 1 cup cooked lentils into the meat sauce
• Add 1 cup chopped spinach to the cheese layer
• Use protein lasagna noodles
• Mix protein powder (unflavored) into cottage cheese layer

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Macros (Approx per Serving)

• Calories: ~350–450
• Protein: 35–45g
• Carbs: 25–30g
• Fat: 12–18g