Description
Keto No Noodle Lasagna delivers Italian comfort without carb guilt, replacing traditional pasta with zucchini layers. Savory ground beef, rich ricotta, and melted cheese create a hearty, guilt-free feast you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 450 grams / 1 pound ground beef
Cheeses:
- 340 grams / 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- 50 grams / ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 225 grams / 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (sliced)
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 dash black pepper
- 600 milliliters / 2 ½ cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature of 180°C (350°F), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heat distribution.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and allow it to warm up for approximately 1-2 minutes. Carefully add the ground beef, breaking it into small, uniform crumbles using a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Season the beef with salt and black pepper, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and browning. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the meat loses its pink color and develops a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet using a colander or by carefully tilting the pan, preventing greasy residue from remaining in the dish.
- Select a 23×23 centimeter (9×9 inch) baking dish and create the first layer by evenly spreading the cooked ground beef across the bottom, creating a consistent base.
- Gently spread the ricotta cheese over the beef layer, using the back of a spoon to create a smooth, even surface that covers the entire meat layer.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese generously and uniformly over the ricotta, adding depth of flavor and a subtle nutty essence to the lasagna.
- Carefully pour the marinara sauce over the cheese layers, ensuring complete coverage and allowing the sauce to seep between the ingredients.
- Complete the lasagna by arranging mozzarella cheese slices across the top, creating a beautiful, melty golden-brown crust during baking.
- Transfer the prepared lasagna to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, watching for the cheese to become perfectly melted and develop a light golden color.
Notes
- Rest the lasagna for 5-10 minutes to help layers settle and make cutting smoother.
- Shield the top with foil if cheese browns too fast during baking.
- Distribute ricotta smoothly across layers to guarantee consistent creaminess in each bite.
- Select a robust marinara sauce with thick consistency to maintain structural integrity of the dish.
- Carefully eliminate excess grease from cooked beef to prevent a soggy, oily lasagna.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 307
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 125mg