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lasagna

Lasagna

This High Protein Lasagna is a lighter, macro-friendly take on a classic Italian favourite. With a rich, flavourful beef sauce and a creamy high-protein cheese layer, this is comfort food made healthier. Each serving packs impressive protein while staying lower in fat, making it perfect for meal prep or a hearty family dinner.
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Equipment

  • 1 Large Frying Pan
  • 1 Wooden Spoon
  • 1 Garlic Crusher
  • 1 Sharp Knife
  • 1 Baking dish
  • Chopping Board
  • Blender

Ingredients

Cheese Sauce

  • 50 g Parmesan Cheese (grated)
  • 400 g Low Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tbsp  Italian Herb Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder

Mince

  • 1 kg 5% Fat Free Beef Mince
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tin Chopped Tomatoes
  • 2 Carrots chopped
  • 30 ml Worcester Sauce
  • 100 g Tomato Ketchup
  • Low-calorie Cooking Spray

Seasoning

  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp  Italian Herb Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp All Purpose Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Oregano
  • 1 cube Beef Stock

Topping

  • 300 g Lasagne Sheets (6–8 sheets)
  • 50 g 30% Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese (grated)
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Instructions

Make the Cheese Sauce

  • Add the cottage cheese, parmesan, salt, pepper, Italian herb seasoning, and garlic powder to a blender.
  • Blend until completely smooth and creamy then transfer and set aside.

Cook the Mince

  • Heat a frying pan and spray lightly with low-calorie cooking spray and add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Stir in the beef mince, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned.
  • Add the oregano, all purpose seasoning, Worcester sauce, pepper, ketchup, diced carrots, chopped tomatoes, and crumbled beef stock cube.
  • Simmer for 10–15 minutes until thickened and rich.

Assemble the Lasagna

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Spread a thin layer of the mince sauce across the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Add a layer of lasagne sheets, followed by a layer of cheese sauce.
  • Repeat the layers, finishing with cheese sauce on top.
  • Sprinkle the grated cheddar evenly over the surface.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
  • Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and enjoy!

Notes

RECIPE NOTES

  • If your cheese sauce seems too thick, blend in 1–2 tbsp of milk.
  • Allowing the mince sauce to simmer longer develops deeper flavour.
  • This recipe yields 6 servings.
  • Use oven-ready lasagne sheets for convenience, or pre-boil fresh sheets.

Nutrition

Calories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 55gFat: 14g
Calories: 574kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: healthy lasagna, high protein dinner, high protein lasagna, lasagna, low fat lasagna