Day Before Lasagna Recipe

Name: Day Before Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. sausage or ground beef; 1 lb. jar Prego; 3 c. cottage cheese; 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese; 2 Tbsp. parsley flakes; 1 Tbsp. oregano; 2 beaten eggs; 2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 lb. Mozzarella cheese; large box lasagna noodles

Servings: persons

1
Pour small amount spaghetti sauce in 9 x 13-inch pan and cover with uncooked lasagna noodles.
2
Combine all of the following: cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley flakes, oregano, eggs, salt and pepper.
3
Put half of cottage cheese mixture on top of noodles.
4
Combine browned meat with spaghetti sauce and pour half over cottage cheese mixture.
5
Repeat layers:
6
noodles, cottage cheese, spaghetti sauce and Mozzarella.
7
(Top layer of Mozzarella goes on about 15 minutes before done.)
8
Make day ahead and refrigerate.
9
Bake at 375u00b0 for 30 to 45 minutes.
10
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

1543

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. sausage or ground beef, 1 lb. jar Prego, 3 c. cottage cheese, 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Day Before Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Day Before Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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