High-Protein Meal Prep Lasagna (42g Protein Per Slice!) – Clean, Comforting & Macro-Friendly

Introduction

Craving classic comfort food without derailing your nutrition goals? This High-Protein Meal Prep Lasagna delivers all the cozy, cheesy flavor you expect from a great lasagna—and packs a whopping 42 grams of protein per generous slice! Designed to be both macro-friendly and deeply satisfying, it’s the perfect choice for meal preppers, athletes, or anyone looking to enjoy homestyle favorites while staying on track.

Why This Lasagna Is a Meal Prep Game-Changer

Unlike traditional lasagna, this recipe uses lean ground turkey and part-skim cheeses balanced with protein-packed cottage cheese for a satisfying bite that hits your macros. Layered with nutrient-rich spinach, wholesome tomato sauce, and minimal oil, it gives you that familiar, comforting texture while keeping things clean and high in protein. Since this dish makes multiple servings and refrigerates beautifully, it’s perfect for prepping ahead—no need to compromise on taste, convenience, or nutrition.

Key Ingredients for Macro-Friendly Flavor

Each ingredient in this lasagna has been carefully chosen for maximum nutrition and taste:

• Lean ground turkey: Delivers high protein with less fat.
• Whole grain lasagna noodles: Offer extra fiber and sustained energy.
• Low-fat cottage cheese and part-skim mozzarella: Up the protein without heavy fat content.
• Fresh spinach: Packs in micronutrients and color.
• Simple tomato sauce: Provides rich flavor and helps hydrate the noodles as they bake.

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a 9"x13" baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. Boil the noodles as directed on the package, then drain and lay them flat on parchment to prevent sticking.
3. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in chopped spinach until wilted.
4. In a mixing bowl, whip together cottage cheese, egg, and half the Parmesan cheese.
5. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce in the baking dish. Layer 3 noodles over sauce, then cover with half of the turkey-spinach mixture, half of the cottage cheese blend, and 1/3 of the mozzarella. Pour another layer of sauce, then repeat layers, finishing with noodles, sauce, remaining mozzarella, and Parmesan on top.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10-12 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing to help the lasagna set for perfect, tidy portions.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields 6 hearty slices, each containing approximately:

• Calories: 390
• Protein: 42g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fat: 11g

*Macros may vary slightly based on brands of noodles, cheese, and sauce used.

Serving and Storage Tips

For the best meal prep, cool lasagna completely, slice into portions, and store in airtight glass meal prep containers. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months—simply reheat in the oven or microwave. Pair with a simple mixed greens salad or steamed veggies for a balanced lunch or dinner all week long.

Weekly Meal Planning

This high-protein lasagna is ideal for meal prep and batch cooking! Save and schedule this recipe to create a streamlined meal plan and generate smart, consolidated shopping lists that combine ingredients across all your planned meals for the week.

Planning Benefits:

• Automatically calculates total ingredient quantities to fit the number of meals you need
• Organizes your shopping list by grocery store section for maximum time savings
• Prevents duplicate purchases and forgotten ingredients
• Makes batch cooking and meal prep easier than ever

Pro tip: Schedule this lasagna along with your other favorite recipes—CookifyAI’s smart planning tools will show you exactly how many containers of cottage cheese or bags of spinach you’ll need across all meals, making meal prepping efficient and reducing food waste!

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour (plus resting/cooling before slicing)

Recap: High-Protein Lasagna for Clean, Comforting Meal Prep

This High-Protein Meal Prep Lasagna is comfort food you can feel great about. With big flavor, 42g of protein per slice, and handy meal prep potential, it’s always a winner on busy weeks—delivering both satisfaction and nutrition with every single bite.