Keto Lasagna Recipe
I’ve been kicking this idea around for a little while. I didn’t want to share it until it really tasted like lasagna. This recipe, my friends, tastes just like lasagna but it is so much easier! No layering, no noodles, tons of veggies, meat and cheese! This is exactly what you want in a one-pan, low-carb meal. It is especially fabulous with these Keto Cheddar Garlic Biscuits (a GREAT Red Lobster copycat!). Make this keto zucchini lasagna skillet for your friends and family, they’re going to love it!
Ingredients for Keto Zucchini Lasagna
This keto lasagna bake uses simple ingredients, and there’s no layering involved! Here’s what you’ll need to make the low-carb lasgana:
- Italian Sausage
- Zucchini
- Spinach
- Low Carb Marinara
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Green Onions
- Garlic
- Mozzarella
How to Make Keto Lasagna
Most low-carb lasagnas are made in a casserole dish like traditional lasagna and there are layers of meat, sauce, ricotta, cheese and zucchini slices. The casserole is then baked until gold and bubbly. This is a fine method for a low-carb substitute, but often the dish can be far too watery because of the zucchini. It can also be hard to keep even a low-carb lasagna keto compliant because so many of the ingredients naturally have carbs and those counts add up quickly.
My keto-friendly lasagna cuts out a ton of the work by making it all in one skillet. There is no layering, no slicing and sweating the zucchini to try to remove the water. It is much easier!
- This dish starts by browning your the Italian sausage in an oven-safe dish, like a cast iron skillet.
- Drain off the grease and add sliced zucchini, chopped spinach and sauté. This step cooks out a lot of the moisture from the vegetables.
- Stir in a low-carb marinara and allow the mixture to simmer.
- While the lasagna base simmers, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, garlic and mozzarella cheese in a small mixing bowl.
- Drop the cream cheese mixture and spread over the meat and vegetable mixture.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and bake!
What is keto lasagna?
Keto lasagna is a less traditional take on lasagna. Instead of using traditional, carb-filled noodles, a keto lasagna’s base is usually a vegetable. Most low-carb lasagnas are made in a casserole dish like traditional lasagna and there are layers of meat, sauce, ricotta, cheese and zucchini slices. The casserole is then baked until gold and bubbly. This is a fine method for a low-carb substitute, but often the dish can be far too watery because of the zucchini, so I saute my zucchini to reduce the water.
How many carbs in keto lasagna?
This one pan lasagna comes in at only 5 net carbs per serving! This lasagna is a delicious choice for those on a keto diet.
What to Serve with veggie lasagna
I served this low carb lasagna with these Rosemary Garlic Keto Dinner Rolls and Keto Cheddar Garlic Biscuits. This Keto Mashed Cauliflower paired with Keto Three Cheese Biscuits are always a hit! I also love a salad with a big meal like this- give this Italian Chopped Salad a go! I’m a big fan of mushrooms, so I like to put these Italian Baked Mushrooms on the table a few times a week, but if you want a heartier mushroom option, try these Prosciutto and Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms!
Tips for Making Low-Carb Lasagna
- To keep this a one-pan meal, you’ll need to sauté the veggies and brown the meat in an oven-safe skillet. This way, you won’t have to transfer the meat mixture before baking the dish.
- Feel free to use mild or hot Italian sausage in this recipe.
- Use brick-style cream cheese for this keto-friendly lasagna, not cream cheese spread.
