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Delicious Keto Lasagna made with low-carb ingredients

Keto Lasagna

A cozy, low-carb twist on traditional lasagna, featuring rich layers of melted cheese, seasoned beef, and creamy ricotta for a satisfying comfort dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Keto
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Cheese
  • 1 block 8 ounce block cream cheese Room temperature cream cheese melts more smoothly.
  • 3 large eggs Fresh eggs give the best structure.
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella Use a combination of freshly grated cheeses for best texture.
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan Freshly grated for best flavor.
Meat and Sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef Choose 85 to 90 percent lean for best flavor balance.
  • 3/4 cup marinara Use low-sugar marinara for keto-friendly results.
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste Adds depth to the sauce.
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Cook until fragrant for best flavor.
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes Adjust for desired spice level.
Ricotta Layer
  • 1 16 ounce container ricotta Drain if watery for better texture.
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Light sprinkle for topping.
Miscellaneous

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment and grease with cooking spray.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan together. Add eggs and mix until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Spread onto prepared baking sheet and bake until golden and set, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  2. Add tomato paste and mix until onion is well coated. Then add ground beef, season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking meat up with a wooden spoon until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain.
  3. Return skillet to stove and add marinara. Heat until warmed through. Season with oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Layering
  1. Cut noodles in half widthwise, then cut each half into 3 pieces. Spoon a small amount of sauce into an 8-inch baking pan and place 2 noodles in bottom of dish.
  2. Spread a third of the ricotta over noodles then layer a third of the meat mixture on top, and sprinkle with a third of the shredded mozzarella. Repeat to make 2 more layers. Top with Parmesan.
Baking
  1. Bake until cheese is melty and sauce is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Let the cheese sheet cool fully before handling to avoid breakage. Use a gentle hand when spreading the cooled cheese sheet to prevent crumbling after baking.