High Protein Cottage Cheese Ravioli Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 bags ravioli ((approximately 600g each bag))
• 2 to 3 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
• 1 small onion (diced finely)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 jars Rao's marinara ((770mL per jar))
• 2 1/2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
• oil spray

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Cook the ravioli according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water when done, and toss with 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil to prevent the ravioli from sticking to each other. Set aside.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and ½ teaspoon of salt, and saute for 2 minutes. Then add the chopped garlic and saute for another minute.

4. 4

   Push the onion and garlic to the side of the skillet to make room in the center. Add the ground beef, salt (½ teaspoon), garlic powder, and onion powder. Brown the ground beef for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.

5. 5

   Add the marinara sauce to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring throughout.

6. 6

   Assemble the lasagna in a baking dish in the following order (after spraying the baking dish with some oil spray): meat sauce, ravioli, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, meat sauce, ravioli, cottage cheese, and shredded cheese.

7. 7

   Loosely cover with aluminum foil without touching the cheese and bake on the middle rack for 35 to 40 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove the foil and continue to bake for a couple more minutes until the top layer of cheese is lightly golden and bubbly. If you want more browning of the cheese, broil for 2 to 3 minutes, making sure to keep a close eye on it to prevent the cheese from burning.

9. 9

   Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. I garnish with some parmesan and basil before serving, but that is optional.