Hey friends!
Craving a cozy meal that’s packed with flavor? I’ve got something special for you!
Today, I’m sharing my cottage cheese skillet lasagna recipe.
It’s super easy to whip up and tastes just like the classic version.
Plus, you get all that cheesy goodness without the fuss of layering.
Let’s dive into this tasty dish together!
| Preparation Time | 10-15 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 30-45 minutes |
| Total Time | 40-60 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Ingredients
For the base:
- 1 jar marinara sauce (24 oz, I like Rao’s Homemade)
- 1/2 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Italian herbs
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 8 oz uncooked lasagna noodles
- 1 tbsp garlic (freshly minced for best flavor)
- 1 zucchini (chopped into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tsp olive oil (or avocado oil for a neutral flavor)
- 1 lb ground turkey
For the topping:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella
Step 1: Sauté the Turkey and Vegetables
Place a large skillet or cast iron pan on the stove over medium heat.
Once the pan is hot, add 1 teaspoon of olive or avocado oil.
Add 1 pound of lean ground turkey, ½ diced yellow onion, 1 diced zucchini, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning to the pan.
Break up the turkey and stir continually as you cook it for 5-7 minutes, until the turkey is cooked through and the vegetables are softened.
Step 2: Add Marinara Sauce, Water, and Lasagna Noodles
With the turkey and vegetables cooked, break the uncooked lasagna noodles into large pieces.
Add 1 jar (24 oz) of marinara sauce, 1 ½ cups of water, and the broken lasagna noodles to the skillet.
Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the noodles are submerged in the sauce.
Step 3: Simmer the Lasagna
Turn the temperature to low and cover the pan with a lid.
Let the lasagna simmer for 25-35 minutes.
Make sure to stir the mixture every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and to prevent the noodles from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Continue simmering until the lasagna noodles are soft and fully cooked.
Step 4: Add Cheese and Serve
Once the lasagna noodles are tender, remove the pan from the heat and take off the lid.
Add 1 cup of cottage cheese and ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese to the skillet.
Stir until the mozzarella cheese is melted and evenly distributed throughout the lasagna.
Serve hot and enjoy your easy skillet lasagna!
