Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is typically made with layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce. However, this low-carb version of lasagna uses spinach noodles instead of pasta, making it a healthier and more nutritious option. This lasagna is also made with a variety of other healthy ingredients, such as almond flour, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
In addition to the main lasagna recipe, this article also includes recipes for a variety of other low-carb side dishes, such as garlic bread, salad, and soup. These side dishes are all delicious and easy to make, and they are perfect for serving with lasagna.
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 SPINACH LASAGNA
Make and share this Low Carb Spinach Lasagna recipe from Food.com.
Provided by livtoodnce
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- Microwave spinach for 3 minutes and drain well.
- In pan brown meat and mushrooms and drain, add to the meat the 2 cans of tomatoes (drained) and as much of the desired seasonings to taste.
- In bowl combine cottage cheese, eggs and Parmesan cheese and 1Tbsp of basil and stir up well.
- In (large) casserole dish put down ½ of meat mixture on bottom.
- Then layer ½ of spinach.
- Then layer ½ of cottage cheese mixture.
- Then put 1-8oz package of mozzarella.
- Repeat these 4 steps again.
- Bake at 425° for approx 30 minutes, drain any excess liquid, bake for another 10 minutes or until top is desired brown.
- * I use whole milk products for lower carbs but if you are doing a low calorie diet use skim products.
- www.MyDailyDish.com.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 104.4, Sodium 679.6, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 2, Protein 31.7
FREEZABLE LOW CARB SPINACH LASAGNA RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by CarolineNGa
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown the hamburger with the onion. Drain fat and transfer to large bowl. Add garlic powder and spaghetti sauce. In a medium bowl, stir cream cheese until creamy. Beat in egg and pepper with a spoon. Add spinach. In an 8x8 sprayed pan, spread 1/2 the meat mixture. Spread entire spinach mixture over the meat. Top with all of the mozzarella. Spread the rest of the meat mixture on top. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese. Freezing Directions: Cover with plastic wrap and put pan into gallon size freezer bag. If you don't want to tie up your pan for awhile, flash freeze the lasagna and then pop the frozen block out of the pan, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze in a freezer bag. Serving Directions: Remove plastic wrap. Cook uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Comments: You won't even miss the pasta in this lasagna. The cream cheese and spinach gives it a great flavor. I bake mine and then cut it into 9 squares and put them into individual freezer containers to microwave at work. Yummy! Nutritional Info: Per Serving: 297 Calories; 23g Fat (68.5% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 95mg Cholesterol; 348mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 3-1/2 Fat.
Tips:
- To save time, use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
- If you don't have ricotta cheese, you can substitute cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.
- Use a variety of cheeses to create a more flavorful lasagna. Some good options include mozzarella, Parmesan, and Asiago.
- Make sure to use a low-carb lasagna noodle to keep the dish low in carbohydrates.
- Top the lasagna with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before baking for a golden brown crust.
- Let the lasagna cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
This low-carb spinach lasagna is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for those on a low-carb diet. It is made with simple ingredients and is easy to prepare. The lasagna is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a low-carb meal, give this spinach lasagna a try.
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