High-Protein Lasagna Meal Prep
This High-Protein Lasagna Meal Prep gives you all the comfort-food flavor of classic lasagna with a protein-focused twist. Lean ground turkey or beef, high-protein pasta, cottage cheese, mozzarella and marinara combine for approximately 45–50 grams of protein per serving.
Ingredients – Makes 6 Servings
Meat Sauce
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey or lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 ounces) lower-sugar marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional red pepper flakes
Cheese Layer
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
- 9 lasagna noodles, regular or high-protein
- 2 cups part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish, optional
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook the meat sauce: Brown the turkey or beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic for 30–60 seconds, then add marinara, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare the cheese layer: Stir cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper together until well combined.
- Prepare the noodles: Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until just al dente, then drain.
- Assemble: Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add 3 noodles, half of the cottage cheese mixture, part of the mozzarella and part of the meat sauce. Repeat, then finish with remaining noodles, sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until hot, bubbly and lightly browned.
- Cool and portion: Let the lasagna rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing into 6 equal portions.
Estimated Nutrition Per Serving
Approximately 480–550 calories, 45–50g protein, 40–50g carbohydrates and 14–18g fat per serving, depending on the pasta, meat, cheese and sauce brands used. Nutrition values are estimates.
Meal Prep & Storage
Allow the lasagna to cool before portioning into airtight meal-prep containers. Refrigerate for up to 4–5 days. For longer storage, freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Reheat until steaming hot throughout.
Easy Variations
- Use high-protein or whole-wheat lasagna noodles.
- Swap ground turkey for extra-lean beef or chicken.
- Add spinach, mushrooms or zucchini for extra vegetables.
- Use reduced-fat mozzarella to lower overall fat.
- For a lower-carb option, replace some noodles with thinly sliced zucchini.
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