If you are looking for a fast and hearty lunch idea, check out this Cottage Cheese Lasagna Bowl. This is one of my favorite meals to make for a filling lunch on days when I’m busy but want something filling. It has plenty of veggies to keep you full, plus protein for building muscle and sustained energy. Read on for exactly how to make it.
Why You’ll Love This Cottage Cheese Lasagna Bowl
If you’re craving comfort food but want to stay on track with your healthy eating goals, this simple Cottage Cheese Lasagna Bowl is exactly what you need. Here’s why:
- Fast and Weight-Loss Friendly – Get a high-protein, low-calorie meal ready in just 5 minutes. With 20 grams of protein and only 221 calories, it keeps you full and satisfied without blowing your day.
- Simple Ingredients – Made with cottage cheese, spaghetti squash, spinach, and marinara, it tastes like lasagna without the noodles or fuss.
- Easy to Customize – Enjoy it hot or cold, swap in your favorite veggies, or add extra protein like ground turkey or chicken. It’s naturally gluten-free, WW-friendly, and fits into low-carb or calorie-conscious plans.
Frequently Asked Questions about this Cottage Cheese Lasagna Meal
How to Make a Cottage Cheese Protein Bowl in 3 Easy Steps
Step 1: Gather Ingredients
First, gather the needed ingredients. Note that this recipe requires cooked spaghetti squash. I like to make this protein bowl for my lunches after we’ve had a dinner that includes spaghetti squash. It’s a perfect way to use leftovers and a great, quick mid-day meal that is filling and tasty.
Step 2: Assemble Bowls
Start with a layer of spinach and cottage cheese, then cooked spaghetti squash strands.
Top with spaghetti sauce, then repeat all of these layers a second time.
Finally, top with Parmesan cheese.
Step 3: Heat and Eat!
I cook this in the microwave for a couple minutes, but you can also baked it in a 350 degree oven until hot throughout, about 10-15 minutes. (It can also be eaten cold, but I much prefer it heated up.)
I love this tasty meal that is so much healthier than lasagna, and it’s the perfect use for leftover spaghetti squash.
Cottage Cheese Lasagna Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fat-free or low-fat cottage cheese drained if needed
- 1 cup spinach fresh leaves if possible
- 2 cups spaghetti squash cooked and shredded, drained if needed
- 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce such as Hunt’s
- 3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- This may be eaten hot or cold, but I prefer it hot.
- To heat, layer ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl, ending with sprinkling the Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cook in microwave for 2 minutes or until hot throughout.
WW Information
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I really wanted to love this, but it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The texture was a bit too watery, even after draining everything, and the flavor didn’t remind me much of lasagna. I appreciate the healthy twist, but I think I’ll stick to more traditional versions or try tweaking the ingredients next time.
Hi Lucas, Thanks for the feedback! We just published this, so I’m impressed that you made it already. What would have made it better? More spices? It sounds like really draining (maybe even pressing out the moisture) in the spaghetti squash might be a helpful step for us to include.