Description
Best Keto Lasagna is a rich, low-carb comfort food made with tender zucchini layers, hearty meat sauce, and creamy ricotta cheese. This gluten-free lasagna delivers classic Italian flavor without the pasta, making it perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon salt (for drawing out moisture)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-carb marinara sauce (no added sugar)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Lay zucchini slices on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Let sit 15–20 minutes to release moisture, then pat dry.
- Optional: Bake zucchini at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes to remove extra moisture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and sausage. Cook until browned, breaking apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in marinara sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10–15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, and 1 cup mozzarella until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer zucchini slices, ricotta mixture, and meat sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with meat sauce on top.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella evenly over the top.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Eggplant can replace zucchini for a different texture.
- Use marinara with no added sugar to keep carbs low.
- Add a thin layer of cream cheese for extra richness.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg