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MORE EASY KETO & LOW CARB RECIPES
Low-Carb Italian Beef Bake | Chicken Alfredo Zoodle BakeI am not joking when I tell you that nobody, and I DO mean nobody ever guesses that this is a low carb recipe! My son, my photographer and her entire family, all love this lasagna and couldn't believe it was low carb.
I was a pasta addict before I went low carb, and loved, loved, LOVED, Italian food!
I mean, when my kids were growing up we would have dinner dates at Olive Garden just about every week we loved it so much.
So when I decided to jump into the low carb pool I knew I was going to have to come up with recipes that could calm those cravings for me or I was going to go crazy!
The first one I came up with was a copycat of Olive Garden's Alfredo Sauce. I even made a fall inspired version in this Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce. My family thought it sounded kinda weird, as did my photographer, but once they tried it they were blown away at how good it was. We all look forward to having it as soon as fall hits.
The secret to keeping the carbs low is my homemade Italian Sausage (regular store bought sausage has hidden carbs) AND hearts of palm noodles.
If you have never had hearts of palm I kinda compair them to a super mild asparagus or artichoke flavor? Kinda.
But once they are in a recipe you really don't taste them and they mimic the feel and texture of honest to goodness pasta! I promise you!!
I have started using them in just about everything. I do use zoodles and spaghetti squash once in a while, but these noodles are so dang good and SO low in carbs that I can't help it. I buy them by the case!!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THE BEST KETO LASAGNA
Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
For the meat layers
- Olive oil
- Keto Italian sausage
- Grass-fed ground beef
- Rao's marinara sauce
For the cheese layers
- Ricotta cheese
- Italian parsley
- Pink sea salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
For the lasagna
- Hearts of palm lasagna noodles
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Italian parsley
HOW TO MAKE
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
STEP 2
In a medium bowl combine the ricotta cheese and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a medium bowl combine the ricotta cheese and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
STEP 3
Spray an 8 x 8 deep dish baking dish with olive or avocado oil.
Spray an 8 x 8 deep dish baking dish with olive or avocado oil.
STEP 4
Spread 3 tablespoons of the marinara into the pan and spread it in an even layer.
Spread 3 tablespoons of the marinara into the pan and spread it in an even layer.
STEP 5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
STEP 6
When the oil is hot crumble in the sausage and ground beef. Season with salt and pepper and cook until no pink remains.
When the oil is hot crumble in the sausage and ground beef. Season with salt and pepper and cook until no pink remains.
STEP 7
Pour in the marinara sauce and stir to combine.
Pour in the marinara sauce and stir to combine.
STEP 8
Reserve 1 cup of the meat sauce.
Reserve 1 cup of the meat sauce.
STEP 9
Place a layer of the hearts of palm noodles in the pan.
STEP 10
Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture on the noodles, top with half of the remaining meat sauce, and one cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Place a layer of the hearts of palm noodles in the pan.
Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture on the noodles, top with half of the remaining meat sauce, and one cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
STEP 11
Add another layer of noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, the remaining meat sauce, and another cup of mozzarella cheese.
Add another layer of noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, the remaining meat sauce, and another cup of mozzarella cheese.
STEP 12
Top with another layer of noodles and the reserved cup of meat sauce.
Top with another layer of noodles and the reserved cup of meat sauce.
STEP 13
Tightly cover the lasagna with foil and place the baking dish on a baking sheet.
Tightly cover the lasagna with foil and place the baking dish on a baking sheet.
STEP 14
Bake the lasagna for 45 minutes.
Bake the lasagna for 45 minutes.
STEP 15
Remove the lasagna from the oven and remove the foil.
Remove the lasagna from the oven and remove the foil.
STEP 16
Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese and bake for an additional 15minutes.
Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese and bake for an additional 15minutes.
STEP 17
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting.
Can I make this with ground chicken or turkey? Yes, just use ground chicken or turkey when you make the Italian sausage and another pound in the lasagna. If possible get dark meat or a mix to add a bit of fat or it could be a little dry.
Can this keto lasagna be frozen? Yes, this is one of my fave meal prep recipes because you can freeze before OR after you bake it. If freezing before you will want to defrost the lasagna in the fridge and then continue on with the cooking instructions. If you want top bake from frozen the time will vary depending on your oven. The baking time will be almost double.
How do I store leftover keto lasagna? Place the leftover lasagna in an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for about 3 months.
Last thoughts about Keto Lasagna
As I mention in the FAQ section above, this is one of my favorite meal prep ideas. I will make at least one a month and pop it in my freezer so on one of those nights that I don't feel like making a big mess in the kitchen, or I am not feeling well, I can pop this into the oven, make up a side salad, and dinner it done!
As I also mentioned, this is a fabulous dish to have in the freezer for the nights you have keto and non-keto peeps dining with you. It will blow their minds that ket o food can taste this good!
I also love to freeze single servings of it for the hubs to take to work. I take them out of the freezer the day before so they can defrost, then send them with him to work for a nice hot and hearty lunch that is perfect for a cool fall or winter day.

Keto Lasagna
Yield: 4
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 1 Hourinactive time: 15 MinTotal time: 1 H & 30 M
This keto lasagna is hearty and delicious, with layers of low carb noodles topped with a rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and gooey mozzarella cheese. It is the ultimate low carb comfort food.
Ingredients
For the meat layers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Keto Italian sausage
- 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
- 1 (28-ounce) jar of Rao's marinara sauce
For the cheese layers
- 32 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped
- Pink sea salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
For the lasagna
- 30 (or more as needed) hearts of palm lasagna noodles
- 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, separated
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl combine the ricotta cheese and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spray an 8 x 8 deep dish baking dish with olive or avocado oil.
- Spread 3 tablespoons of the marinara into the pan and spread it in an even layer.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot crumble in the sausage and ground beef. Season with salt and pepper and cook until no pink remains.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and stir to combine.
- Reserve 1 cup of the meat sauce.
- Place a layer of the hearts of palm noodles in the pan.
- Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture on the noodles, top with half of the remaining meat sauce, and one cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Add another layer of noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, the remaining meat sauce, and another cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Top with another layer of noodles and the reserved cup of meat sauce.
- Tightly cover the lasagna with foil and place the baking dish on a baking sheet.
- Bake the lasagna for 45 minutes.
- Remove the lasagna from the oven and remove the foil.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese and bake for an additional 15minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting.
- Top with chopped parsley if using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
810.26Fat (grams)
52.62Sat. Fat (grams)
22.97Carbs (grams)
10.17Fiber (grams)
3.40Net carbs
6.77Sugar (grams)
1.23Protein (grams)
72.74Sodium (milligrams)
1476.22Cholesterol (grams)
225.03Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it's not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
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