Three-Cheese Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Cheesy and delicious Three-Cheese Lasagna recipe for dinner tonight

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	12 cooked lasagna noodles
	1 3/4 cups fat-free cottage cheese
	1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
	1/4 cup kraft free cheddar cheese
	1/4 toasted wheat germ
	2 cups tomato sauce ( I used Roast Chicken Flavored Classico -- which is 2 grams of fat per half cup I think )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

276

Sugar

Fat

This Three-Cheese Lasagna recipe is perfect for a family dinner or for anyone who loves cheesy and comforting pasta dishes. Lasagna is a traditional Italian dish that is made up of layers of pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese. The Three-Cheese Lasagna recipe takes this classic dish to the next level with three types of cheese - fat-free cottage cheese, fat-free ricotta cheese, and cheddar cheese. The dish is baked in the oven until golden brown and bubbly, and can be served with a side salad or garlic bread. It's sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any dinner party or family gathering.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375ºF.
2.	Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
3.	In a medium bowl, mix together cottage cheese and ricotta cheese.
4.	Add in toasted wheat germ and mix well.
5.	Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
6.	Spread 1/2 cup of tomato sauce evenly in bottom of dish.
7.	Layer 4 lasagna noodles over sauce, and top with 1/2 of the cheese mixture.
8.	Repeat layering with sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture.
9.	Finish with remaining 4 lasagna noodles.

PROS

This Three-Cheese Lasagna is a comfort food that is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner.

The combination of fat-free cottage, fat-free ricotta, and cheddar cheese gives this lasagna a creamy and cheesy texture.

This recipe is low in fat and high in protein.

CONS

This lasagna recipe is high in carbohydrates, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Also, it takes some time to prepare the lasagna, but it’s worth the wait.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Three-Cheese Lasagna recipe is a great source of protein and calcium from the cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, and cheddar cheese.
Tomato sauce is also a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.