Lasagna Casserole

Time to cook

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + standing

Servings

8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper, divided
• 1 lb medium pasta shells, cooked and drained
• 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 3 cups 4% cottage cheese
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce

Method

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Season with salt and 1/4 tsp pepper; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, 3 cups mozzarella, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan, parsley and remaining pepper.
• Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt or 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with beef mixture and pasta sauce.
• Cover and bake 45 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella; bake uncovered about 15 minutes until bubbly and cheese melts.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.