Description
Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagna (Keto) is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional lasagna, perfect for those following a low-carb diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into thin strips
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage with the diced onion until browned. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the zucchini strips over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the zucchini, followed by half of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat the layers, finishing with the last of the meat sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a layer of cottage cheese between the zucchini and meat sauce.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute the meat with sautéed mushrooms and spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg