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Cottage Cheese Lasagna Bowl (Gluten Free, High Protein)

This healthy cottage cheese lasagna bowl is gluten free, high protein, low carb, keto, and single-serve. In a large glass bowl is the lasagna after baking - red marinara sauce bubbly, cottage cheese texture, herbs, melted cheese, and ground beef poking through. It looks like a classic lasagna but in the bowl.

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This Cottage Cheese Lasagna Bowl is gluten free, high protein, and low carb. With layers of simple ingredients, it tastes just like a classic lasagna but takes a fraction of the steps, effort, and time! Try this for the easiest single-serve comfort meal.

Like you, I’m SUCH a fan of my Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl. I just love mixing and baking everything in one bowl for minimal clean up and having a quick, nourishing, single-serve lunch. After testing and making my Eggplant Lasagna quite a bit, I figured I’d try an even easier version and this lasagna bowl was created! I mean, who doesn’t love a meal that’s layers of meat, cheese, sauce, with some herbs mixed in?

In this recipe, we’re using cottage cheese as a protein boost instead of regular ricotta cheese. It makes the dish super creamy and thick. If you don’t like the texture of cottage cheese, you can just blend it quickly before adding it in layers!

You’ll also notice that this recipe doesn’t include specific measurements. Keep in mind that this is meant to be single-serve and we all have different preferences! Some people will add more marinara in their layers, others will add more cottage cheese or ground meat, it just depends. A good rule of thumb is to start with enough of each ingredient to create an even layer that covers the previous layer completely.

Why You’ll Love This

  • 30 minute meal – This bowl takes only 30 minutes to make and that includes mixing and baking!
  • Customizable – You can use any kind of marinara for this, I like mine spicy but you can use regular, one with Italian seasoning, etc. In this recipe, I added a layer of ground beef but it’s also delicious with ground turkey, ground chicken, or left out completely! This can really be customized based on what you’re craving when you make it.
  • Dietary friendly – This is gluten free, low carb, high protein, and can be refined sugar free depending on what marinara you use!
This healthy cottage cheese lasagna bowl is gluten free, high protein, low carb, keto, and single-serve. In a large glass bowl is the lasagna after baking - red marinara sauce bubbly, cottage cheese texture, herbs, melted cheese, and ground beef poking through. It looks like a classic lasagna but in the bowl.

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This healthy cottage cheese lasagna bowl is gluten free, high protein, low carb, keto, and single-serve. In a large glass bowl is the lasagna after baking - red marinara sauce bubbly, cottage cheese texture, herbs, melted cheese, and ground beef poking through. It looks like a classic lasagna but in the bowl.

How To Make

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly spray a large glass bowl. (Tip: I love using these Pyrex containers, they’re the perfect size!)
  2. Add a thin layer of marinara sauce along the bottom of the bowl. Just enough to cover completely.
  3. Next, add a layer of cooked ground beef.
  4. Then, add a layer of cottage cheese and sprinkle the grated parmesan and basil on top. Spread over the cottage cheese.
  5. Repeat steps two through four, to add another set of layers.
  6. Finish with a light layer of sauce and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and parsley.
  7. Cook in the oven for twenty-five minutes and once done, let it cool for a few minutes until it thickens. Enjoy!

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This healthy cottage cheese lasagna bowl is gluten free, high protein, low carb, keto, and single-serve. In a large glass bowl is the lasagna after baking - red marinara sauce bubbly, cottage cheese texture, herbs, melted cheese, and ground beef poking through. It looks like a classic lasagna but in the bowl.
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Cottage Cheese Lasagna Bowl (Gluten Free, High Protein)

Course: Main Course, Snack
Keyword: 5 ingredient, clean eating, cottage cheese, healthy, high protein, keto, lasagna, low carb, single serve

Ingredients

  • 16 oz cottage cheese
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef (cooked)
  • parmesan
  • mozzarella
  • herbs (basil, parsley, Italian seasoning, etc.)

Note: There are no specific measurements for this recipe, you will not be using the entire jar/tub/pound of marinara, cottage cheese, or beef. This is a good starting place and as you create the layers, you'll use whatever amount you like – some might use more or less, it depends on your preference!

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F and lightly spray a large glass bowl.
    • Add a thin layer of marinara sauce along the bottom of the bowl. Enough to cover completely.
    • Add a layer of cooked ground beef.
    • Add a layer of cottage cheese, sprinkle grated parmesan and basil. Spread evenly.
    • Repeat steps 2-4 to make another set of layers.
    • Finish with a light layer of sauce and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and parsley.
    • Cook in the oven for 25min and once done, let it cool for a few minutes until it thickens. Enjoy!


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