Better-than-Ever Cheesy Meat Lasagna

Better-than-Ever Cheesy Meat Lasagna recipe

photo by:kraft

Not to brag or anything, but we've found a way for cheesy layers of noodles, ground beef and spaghetti sauce to fit into your healthy eating plan.

time

prep:

30 min

total:

1 hr 5 min

servings

total:

9 servings

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What You Need

3/4

lb. extra-lean ground beef

cloves garlic, minced

1-1/2

tsp. dried oregano leaves

jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce

large tomato, chopped

egg

container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese

1/4

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

lasagna noodles, cooked

pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

Make It

HEAT oven to 375°F.

BROWN meat with garlic and oregano in large saucepan. Stir in spaghetti sauce; simmer 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes. Mix egg, cottage cheese and Parmesan until well blended.

SPREAD 1/2 cup meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with layers of 3 noodles, half the cottage cheese mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1 cup sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and sauce; cover.

BAKE 30 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining mozzarella; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted. Let stand 5 min. before serving.

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Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Substitute 1 container (15 oz.) part-skim ricotta cheese for the cottage cheese.

Makeover - How We Did It

We've made over a traditional lasagna that results in a savings of 140 calories and 10g of fat per serving by using extra-lean ground beef instead of sausage and decreasing the amount, using cottage cheese instead of ricotta cheese, decreasing the Parmesan and using KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese.

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dublinyourfunn

posted:5/24/2009

This recipe is on a regular rotation in my meal plan. It is SO easy to make, tastes authentic and like I've slaved over the stove all day. Whenever I make this, I double the recipe so I have dinner for tonight and tomorrow night. It tastes just as great the next day!

kkiwi160

posted:5/7/2009

This was really yummy, and that is coming from a non-lasagna person. I used whole wheat pasta instead and subbed ground turkey and it was really great! I recommend it if you want an easy dinner that cooks super fast!

sharonpower

posted:4/11/2009

This is an awesome lasagna recipe. it is so easy and very tasty. Just great!

ingodsmob

posted:3/30/2009

I have made this several times and each time the reviews get better and better. I add extra sauce and shredded cheese to bump it up a little. Delicious!!

mrsmoats

posted:3/25/2009

This turned out better than expected. I used ground Italian sausage because I already had some, will try next time with the lean ground beef for less fat and calories. I've never used cottage cheese, but I didn't feel deprived without the ricotta. I think I loaded down the first layer too much because by the time I got to the last layer, I didn't have quite enough, so don't be heavy handed when assembling. Other than that, we all loved it and it didn't take nearly as long as making a traditional lasagna.

sewsew090

posted:3/13/2009

Mine can out a little watery on the bottom but it didn't effect the taste. It was excellent!! We ate on this for a couple of days and it was even good then too.

a cook

posted:3/4/2009

This lasagna recipe is so easy and it turned out GREAT! I'll definitely cook it again!

mschanck525

posted:2/26/2009

This lasagna came out absolutely amazing! Very yummy.

bellablue

posted:2/25/2009

Very easy to make and very tasty.

carrierose84

posted:2/5/2009

Loved this! Used ground turkey and a can of diced tomatoes. Turned out great! I've never made lasagna before because I don't like ricotta cheese and this is a great alternative!