Description
A savory, high-protein keto lasagna layered with a rich meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and low-carb noodles. Perfect for Italian food cravings while staying on track with a low glycemic diet.
Ingredients
Ground Beef 1 pound (450g)
Onion 1 medium
Garlic 2 cloves
Crushed Tomatoes 28 ounces (800g)
Tomato Paste 6 ounces (170g)
Dried Basil 2 teaspoons
Dried Oregano 1 teaspoon
Low-Carb Lasagna Noodles 9 ounces (250g)
Ricotta Cheese 16 ounces (450g)
Egg 1 whole
Parmesan Cheese ½ cup (grated)
Mozzarella Cheese 1 cup (shredded)
Olive Oil 2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent
Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute
Add ground beef to the pan and cook until browned and no longer pink
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper
Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes
While the meat sauce cooks, in a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt and pepper and the whole egg
Stir until smooth and custard-like
Set aside
In a separate bowl, mix Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses
Assemble the lasagna by spreading a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish
Place a layer of low-carb lasagna noodles over the sauce
Spoon a layer of ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles
Top with a layer of meat sauce and a portion of the cheese blend
Repeat layers, finishing with a top layer of noodles and meat sauce, followed by the remaining cheese blend
Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly
Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing for cleaner layers
Notes
For a lower-fat version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey
Ensure the low-carb noodles are oven-ready or parboil them as instructed on the package
No sugar-added crushed tomatoes and a good quality tomato paste are essential for keto-friendly results
The lasagna can be assembled in advance and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
