Description
A delicious and easy No Noodle Lasagna recipe that is perfect for those following a low carb or keto diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic until the meat is browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the mozzarella cheese until well combined.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a layer of the meat sauce on the bottom.
- Add half of the ricotta mixture, followed by another layer of meat sauce.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining meat sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Cover the 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 it cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary in the meat sauce.
- You can substitute the ground beef and sausage with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg