Keto Spinach Lasagna

STATS:

• Cuisine: Italian, Keto
• Servings: 8
• Calories: 360 kcal
• Course: Main Dish
• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
• Cook time: 35 minutes
• Serving size: 1 slice
• Total time: 55 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

• Baking dish
• Skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Wooden spoon
• Aluminum foil

INGREDIENTS:

• 10 oz. spinach
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
• 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups keto marinara sauce
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 pieces of garlic
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

FRESH SPINACH:

• Fresh spinach offers fiber and vitamins in addition to being a low-carb substitute for lasagna noodles.

GROUND BEEF:

• Ground beef enhances the sauce’s taste and protein content.

RICOTTA CHEESE:

• Ricotta cheese aids in binding the spinach and provides the lasagna’s creamy layers.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

• The top layer gets a cheesy texture from the gorgeous melting of mozzarella cheese.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• Parmesan cheese adds a strong, salty edge for extra taste.

LARGE EGGS:

• A large egg aids in binding the ricotta mixture, giving it a firm texture in the oven.

KETO MARINARA SAUCE:

• Select a sugar-free alternative to limit your intake of carbohydrates, so choose marinara sauce made without sugar.

OLIVE OIL:

• Utilize olive oil to provide good fat content and to sauté spinach.

GARLIC:

• Garlic enhances the flavor of the spinach and sauce.

ITALIAN SEASONING:

• Italian seasoning adds traditional herb flavors for a genuine flavor.

SALT & PEPPER:

• Seasoning with salt and pepper balances the tastes of the cheese mixture and the beef sauce.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm-up the oven at three-seventy-five degrees F.
2. In a skillet, warm the olive oil.
3. Sprinkle garlic in oil and saute it for thirty seconds.
4. Cook the spinach until it wilts. Take out and put aside.
5. Saute the meat till it gets brown in same pan. Remove extra fat.
6. Season the beef with Italian spices and marinara sauce. Simmer for five minutes.
7. Put the egg, black pepper, Parmesan, salt, and ricotta cheese in a mixing dish.
8. Spread the beef sauce in a baking dish.
9. Then sprinkle with the mozzarella and add half of the spinach and half of the ricotta mixture.
10. Continue layering and consume all the ingredients, then top with mozzarella.
11. Bake for twenty-five minutes covered with foil.
12. Continue baking uncovered for another ten minutes after taking off the foil, or until the cheese is brown.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SIDE DISH:

• Caesar salad
• Garlic butter mushrooms
• Roasted asparagus

DRINKS:

• Sparkling water with lemon
• Keto iced tea
• Red wine (dry)

CONDIMENTS:

• Sugar-free marinara
• Basil pesto
• Keto ranch dressing

TIPS

• Fresh spinach is best to make the nice texture of this dish, though frozen works well.
• Add the extra cheese over the lasagna for a cheesy top.
• Utilize ground turkey or chicken in place of beef.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the leftover in the sealed box and store it for four days.

FREEZER:

• Wrap the slice in plastic wrap and stock the lasagna for 2 months.

FAQs:

Can I use frozen spinach to make this dish?

• We can utilize frozen spinach to make this dish; we have to thaw and drain the excess water.

Is this dish vegetarian-friendly?

• This dish contains beef. Exclude beef and add additional spinach with mushrooms to make it vegetarian-friendly.

Can I use cottage cheese to make this dish?

• We can utilize Cottage cheese to make this lasagna. It provides different textures and tastes.

Is this Marinara sauce keto?

• If you choose sugar-free marinara sauce, then it is completely sugar-free

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION