Easy Homemade Lasagna Casserole

One serving of lazy lasagna on a white plate.

5 from 4 votes

This easy Lasagna Casserole recipe has all the flavors of classic lasagna in an easy-to-make pasta bake. Made with rotini, ground beef, cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and pasta sauce, it’s a cheesy, comforting dinner the whole family will love. Save this lasagna casserole with cottage cheese for an easy weeknight meal.

Prep Time20

Cook Time35

Resting Time5

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: recipe for lasagna casserole

Servings:

Calories: 376kcal

Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

1 pound rotini
1 pound ground beef
½ cup onion chopped
2 teaspoons garlic minced
2 cups cottage cheese
2 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheese divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 jar pasta sauce 24 ounces

Instructions

In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions for the lowest time specified.
Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat, drain if not using extra lean ground beef.
When the pasta is about half way done, preheat the oven to 350°.
In a large bowl mix the cottage cheese, 1 ½ cups of the mozzarella cheese, the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and egg until combined.
Mix the pasta, ground beef, cheese mixture, and 1 cup of the pasta sauce together in a large vessel. (I use the pot I cooked the pasta in so I don't have to dirty another dish.)
Spray a 9" X 13" baking dish with cooking spray and put just enough of the pasta sauce on the bottom of the dish to cover. Add the pasta mixture and even it out with a spoon or spatula. Spoon the remaining pasta sauce evenly over the pasta mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until hot.
Uncover and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and return to the oven until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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