Description
This Keto Lasagna with Palmini Noodles is a rich, cheesy, and satisfying low-carb comfort food layered with keto meat sauce, creamy ricotta filling, and melted mozzarella. It delivers classic lasagna flavor while remaining keto-friendly and gluten-free.
Ingredients
32 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
3 ounces grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 batch keto meat sauce
2 cans Palmini noodles
16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Rinse and drain the Palmini noodles thoroughly.
- Coat a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray and spread 1/2 cup of keto meat sauce across the bottom.
- Add a layer of Palmini noodles, followed by half of the ricotta mixture and one-third of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Spread half of the remaining meat sauce over the cheese layer.
- Add another layer of Palmini noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, and another one-third of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Top with the remaining meat sauce, the remaining shredded mozzarella, and the fresh mozzarella.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Allow the lasagna to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Add sautéed spinach between the layers for extra nutrients and flavor.
Italian sausage can be used instead of ground beef in the keto meat sauce.
Fresh basil or parsley can be mixed into the ricotta filling for added freshness.
Add provolone cheese between layers for an even cheesier lasagna.
Sliced mushrooms can be added to the meat sauce for extra texture.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Allow the lasagna to rest before slicing to help the layers set properly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 513 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
