Farm-ous Beef Lasagna
Conceived by rancher and blogger, Val Wagner, this lasagna recipe uses cottage cheese for an unexpected twist to simplify this classic dish.

Ingredients:
2 pounds Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
4 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
3 cups reduced-fat dairy cottage cheese, divided
12 cooked lasagna noodles

Garnish:
Chopped fresh basil leaves (optional)
Cooking:
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 12 to 15 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles. Add pasta sauce; stir until combined. Set aside.
Cook’s Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread 1 cup beef mixture over bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Top with 3 lasagna noodles, 1-1/2 cups beef mixture, 1 cup cottage cheese and 1 cup shredded cheese. Repeat layers of noodles, beef mixture, cottage cheese and shredded cheese. Top with remaining 3 noodles, remaining beef mixture and remaining shredded cheese.
Bake uncovered in 350°F oven 45 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is golden brown. Top with basil, as desired. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition:
499 CALORIES

25
% *

11.9g SAT FAT

60
% DV **

53g PROTEIN

106
% DV

4.3 mg IRON

25
% DV

6.9 mg ZINC

45
% DV

* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 499 Calories; 23.8 Calories from fat; 23.8g Total Fat (11.9 g Saturated Fat; 3.6 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 127 mg Cholesterol; 1042 mg Sodium; 22 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.8 g Dietary Fiber; 53 g Protein; 4.3 mg Iron; 6.7 mg Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 3.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 6.9 mg Zinc; 35.6 mcg Selenium; 108.8 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline.

“Recipe/photo/information courtesy of Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com“