Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that redefines the classic Italian comfort dish with a healthier twist: low-carb meat lasagna. This delectable delight features layers of tender lasagna sheets, savory ground beef, a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, and a luscious blend of cheeses, all harmoniously combined to create a symphony of flavors. Dive into three variations of this low-carb lasagna: the classic version, a spinach and ricotta-filled alternative, and a vegetarian delight packed with roasted vegetables. Each recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences while delivering the same satisfying lasagna experience, minus the guilt.
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LOW CARB MEAT LASAGNA
Make and share this Low Carb Meat Lasagna recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MissingWhiteWings
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 lasagna, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/8-inch thick strips. Place in a bowl and salt generously, tossing once or twice to coat well. Lay strips on paper towels on your work surface. Set aside 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, spray a large saucepan with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. Add the onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 20 seconds.
- Add defrosted ground beef.
- Stir in the tomatoes, basil, oregano, nutmeg and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to break down and the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
- Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Blot any moisture off the zucchini strips with paper towels. Use one third of the zucchini strips to line the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan, laying them lengthwise like you would lasagna noodles. Top evenly with one third of the sauce, then one third of the shredded cheese. Place half the remaining zucchini strips on top, as before, then top evenly with half the remaining sauce and half the remaining cheese. Repeat this process one more time: using the remaining zucchini, remaining sauce, and remaining cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, until bubbling, about 45 minutes. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces; serve.
LOW CARB LASAGNA
A rich-tasting traditional lasagna, except for the pasta! Use 3 low-carb tortillas in place of the noodles - just don't forget to add the tortillas' carb count to this total.
Provided by Lise in Indiana
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Spray an 7" round (2" deep) cake pan with non-stick vegetable oil spray. I use a 7" spring form pan.
- In a heavy skillet, brown the ground beef, stirring to break it up, until no longer pink. Drain excess fat from pan.
- Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, the seasonings, and the sweetener.
- Simmer over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, as needed.
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta with the egg, the Parmesan, pepper, and the parsley.
- Assemble lasagna : Trim 3 low-carb tortillas to 7" circles, to fit into the pan, if necessary.
- Spread a spoonful of meat sauce in the bottom of the pan. Lay one tortilla in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Reserve 1/4 cup meat sauce, then use half of the remaining sauce to cover the tortilla.
- Dollop half of the ricotta mixture over the meat sauce.
- Reserve a couple tablespoons of mozzarella for the top. Sprinkle half of the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta.
- Top with a second low-carb tortilla, and repeat the layering: meat sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella.
- Top with a third low-carb tortilla. Spread with the reserved meat sauce and sprinkle with the reserved mozzarella and with additional grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover pan with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 to 25 additional minutes, till bubbly hot.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Cut into four wedges and serve.
- If you use a 3 net carb tortilla, each serving is about 9 net carbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.8, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 135, Sodium 864.2, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4, Protein 25.5
LOW-CARB LASAGNA
I love this recipe because you don't miss the pasta in the lasagna. It looks, smells and tastes like the real deal! You can add ricotta cheese or any other kind of cheese you like for variation. -Tammy Kirk, Raleigh, NC
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Cook beef, sausage, onion and garlic until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain, return to pan. Stir in pasta sauce; heat through., Spread 1 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the sliced chicken, half of the sliced pepperoni, 2 cups sauce and half of each cheese. Repeat layers., Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is browned and lasagna is bubbling, 20-25 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 32g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
SPINACH LASAGNA - LOW CARB
Make and share this Spinach Lasagna - Low Carb recipe from Food.com.
Provided by funkycamper
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Brown hamburger with onion; drain off the fat.
- Mix in garlic powder and spaghetti sauce; season to taste and heat until bubbly.
- Soften the cream cheese in medium-size mirowaveable bowl for about 40-60 seconds. Stir until creamy. Beat in egg and pepper with a spoon until well mixed. Blend in the spinach.
- Spread half of meat mixture evenly in bottom of greased 8"x8" glass baking pan. Spread spinach mixture over the meat. Top with mozzarella, then the rest of the meat (OK if it doesn't completely cover the top). Sprinkle with parmesan.
- Bake at 350 about 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- OR cover with plastic wrap and vent one corner, then microwave on high for 3 minutes; then reduce to medium and cook for another 7-10 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Let stand for 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.5, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 105.5, Sodium 307.4, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 18.2
LOW CARB LASAGNA MAMA
This low carb recipe for lasagna has been perfectly tweeked to insure the lowest carbs. It has all the goodies like meat, cheeses and low carb vegies. Sure to satisfy the entire family.
Provided by Nocarbmama
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h12m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brown ground chuck in skillet coated with Pam cooking spray. Add chopped green tomato and chopped red tomato. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir and add remaining ingredients. Let simmer till all is cooked and tender. While this is cooking slice the zucchini long ways into 1/4 inch thicknesses.Lay zucchini on plate and sprinkle with pinch of salt. Top with an upside down plate of same size and plate all in microwave for 2 minutes.
- In medium bowl beat the egg. Add cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese to the egg and stir well till blended. Set aside.
- Put 1/3 of the meat mixture in bottom of 10 inch casserole dish that has been sprayed with Pam cooking spray. Top with 1/3 of the zucchini slices.
- Top the zucchini slices with all the cottage cheese mixture. Top with remaining meat mixture and zucchini slices. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees for a total of 42 minutes. Top with aluminum foil covering the top for first 30 minutes of baking time then remove the foil so that the cheese can get a little brown in spots during the remaining 12 minutes of baking.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrition to your lasagna. Some good options include zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender, but still have a bit of a bite to them.
- Use a good quality cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your lasagna. Look for a cheese that is flavorful and melts well.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make lasagna. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find a recipe that you love.
Conclusion:
Low-carb meat lasagna is a delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a low-carb meat lasagna that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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