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    Published: Dec 13, 2011 · Last Updated: Sep 4, 2023 by Kyndra Holley

    "Just Like the Real Thing" Keto Lasagna

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    "Just Like the Real Thing" Low Carb Keto Lasagna - Peace Love and Low Carb
    "Just Like the Real Thing" Low Carb Keto Lasagna - Peace Love and Low Carb

    The original low carb lasagna recipe! This "Just Like the Real Thing" keto lasagna is rich and delicious, with layers of low carb noodles topped with savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and melty mozzarella cheese. It is the ultimate in low carb comfort food.

    A close up photo of a low carb lasagna. Melty cheese, sauce, beef, garnished with basil
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    The best low carb lasagna recipe
    Ingredients in the Best Keto Lasagna Recipe
    More Low Carb Lasagna Recipe
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Other Recipes You Might Enjoy
    "Just Like The Real Thing" Keto Lasagna

    The best low carb lasagna recipe

    This keto lasagna recipe is easy to make and tastes just like the real thing. In fact, over the years, I have been told many times that it should be called "Better Than the Real Thing" lasagna. It is so much better than zucchini lasagna. The keto lasagna noodles are so good that you can hardly tell you are eating a low carb, gluten free swap. If you have been wondering how to make keto lasagna, look no further.

    Ingredients in the Best Keto Lasagna Recipe

    The thing that makes this lasagna so close to the real thing is the noodles. You would never know that they are made up of just cheese, egg, and a little seasoning. Once you top them with the seasoned ground beef, homemade low carb marinara sauce, ricotta and parmesan, that is when they really shine.

    For the Keto Lasagna Noodles

    • Cream Cheese: It is best to use a full fat cream cheese as it is lower in carbs than the low-fat or reduced fat varieties. Full fat cream cheese also has a richer flavor and a creamier texture.
    • Mozzarella Cheese: For these low carb lasagna noodles, you will want to use a pre-shredded, low moisture, part skin mozzarella cheese.
    • Parmesan Cheese: Finely grated parmesan cheese works best in this recipe, although you can also use a shredded parmesan. While fresh is always best, the green can/lid variety will also work.
    • Eggs: You will need 2 large room temperature eggs. I don't recommend making this recipe with egg substitutes as the noodles will not have the right texture.
    • Seasonings: The seasonings in these keto lasagna noodles are really optional, but they do add a lot of flavor.

    For the Low Carb Lasagna Filling

    • Ground Beef: If you are using a fattier ground beef, be sure to drain any excess grease before adding the marinara to the pan. It is also delicious with half ground beef and half Italian sausage. For a lighter version, you can even make it with ground turkey.
    • Seasonings: While the marinara has a lot of flavor, I like to also make sure that the ground beef is well seasoning. I cook it with dried minced onion, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
    • Marinara Sauce: I like to make my own homemade low carb marinara sauce, but you can also use store-bought. My favorite is the Roasted Garlic Barilla. If you want to make your own, I have a couple of delicious recipes for you: Pesto Marinara Sauce and Three Cheese Garlic Marinara Sauce
    • Mozzarella Cheese: Again, you will want to use a shredded, low moisture, part skim mozzarella. I know this probably seems like a lot of cheese, but I promise it doesn't have an overly cheesy flavor.
    • Ricotta Cheese: Just like the cream cheese, I recommend using a full-fat ricotta cheese. Cottage cheese is a delicious substitution also.
    A close up picture of a low carb lasagna with melty cheese, marinara and ground beef

    More Low Carb Lasagna Recipe

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    • Creamy Lasagna Soup
    • Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna
    • Lasagna Stuffed Peppers

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you make the low carb lasagna "noodles" in advance?

    Yes, you can. In fact, it will speed up the prep time considerably when you are ready to assemble and bake the lasagna. If you want to go a step further, you can even swap out the low carb marinara sauce and ground beef in this recipe for my Hearty Tomato Meat Sauce and make that in advance also.

    Should you freeze a whole lasagna before or after you cook it?

    With this particular recipe, you could do either. You can do all of the assembly steps ahead of time, freeze it, and then bake it when you are ready to eat it. Alternately, you could fully cook it, freeze it, and then reheat it in the oven later.

    How can I make this gluten free lasagna in a larger pan?

    To make a larger keto lasagna, simply double the recipe and instead of cutting each "noodle" into three equal parts, cut the noodles to fit the pan you are using.

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    "Just Like the Real Thing" Low Carb Keto Lasagna - Peace Love and Low Carb

    "Just Like The Real Thing" Keto Lasagna


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    • Author: Kyndra Holley
    • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    • Yield: 6 Servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This "Just Like the Real Thing" keto lasagna is rich and delicious, with layers of low carb noodles topped with savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and melty mozzarella cheese. This low carb lasagna recipe is the ultimate in low carb comfort food.


    Ingredients

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    For the “Noodles”

    • 2 large eggs
    • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
    • 1 ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
    • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
    • ¼ tsp garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp onion powder

    For the Filling

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion (I use this brand)
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 ½ cups Marinara Sauce, divided (get the recipe here)
    • ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
    • 6 tablespoons whole milk ricotta cheese
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • fresh basil, for garnish

    Instructions

    For the “Noodles”

    1. Preheat oven to 375° Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, cream together the cream cheese and eggs.
    3. Next, add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
    4. Using a rubber spatula, fold in mozzarella cheese and mix until well incorporated.
    5. Spread the mixture into the baking dish, forming a nice even layer.
    6. Bake on the middle rack for 20 to 25 minutes.
    7. When the "noodles" are done baking, cool in the fridge for about 20 minutes and then cut into thirds. This makes three perfectly sized "noodle" layers for an 8.5 X 4.5 X 2.5 loaf pan.

    For the Filling:

    1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the ground beef, onion, oregano, garlic powder, dried basil and a pinch of salt. Cook until the meat is browned.
    2. Drain excess fat from pan and add 1 cup marinara sauce to meat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

    Putting it all together:

    1. Pour ¼ cup marinara sauce into bottom of loaf pan. Top with the first “noodle” layer
    2. Layer a third of the ground beef mixture. Top with ¼ cup mozzarella cheese and 3 tablespoon ricotta cheese, and cover with another “noodle” layer. Repeat these steps.
    3. Cover the top “noodle” layer with remaining meat sauce, marinara and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over top. Bake for 20 minutes.

    Notes

    • Be sure that you are using parchment paper and not wax paper -- They are not interchangeable. The noodles will stick to wax paper, and you will not be able to get them off. It is also a good idea to grease your parchment paper. 
    • net carbs per serving: 5.6g
     
    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 40 minutes
    • Category: Dinner Recipes
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 399
    • Fat: 27g
    • Carbohydrates: 6.3g
    • Fiber: 0.7g
    • Protein: 33.5g

    Keywords: low carb lasagna, keto lasagna recipe, keto lasagna noodles, low carb pasta recipes, peace love and low carb lasagna, just like the real thing lasagna, gluten-free lasagna

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    1. Brittany says

      September 18, 2023 at 3:14 pm

      This was amazing! You should really change the title to better than the real thing! lol.
      We doubled the recipe. Instead of dried, I just cut up one fresh onion. Since hamburger is more expensive than Italian sausage right now we did 1 lb hamburger and 2 lb Italian sausage. I did have some leftover meat which was not a big deal because I did a deconstructed version for lunch the next day. I am pregnant and have been craving lasagna thank you for satisfying that itch!!!! My parents and I are low carb / keto. My husband and my boys are not and everyone loved it. The " Noodles" really we're delicious I think I might turn them into cheesy breadsticks and pizza at some point.

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    2. Vickie McDonald says

      September 02, 2023 at 9:38 am

      I LOVE this! Made this for Christmas last year. The noodles were so great, I'm wondering if anyone has ever used the noodles for anything else? I'm thinking of putting a layer of noodles in a baking pan and topping it with a cheesy sauce to replicate macaroni and cheese. Or, spreading an alfredo sauce over it?
      Thank you!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Kyndra Holley says

        September 02, 2023 at 6:06 pm

        The noodle recipe also makes for a great pizza crust

        Reply
    3. Cori says

      August 19, 2023 at 7:47 pm

      This may be one of the best lasagnas I’ve ever had (pasta or not)! I made it in stages and then assembled it. Brilliant how the baking pan cut in thirds fits perfectly in a bread pan just like you said. Kept it in the fridge for 2 days before baking and it was still fantastic. Next plan is to make a few and freeze for easy family meals.

      ★★★★★

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    4. Stephen W. says

      August 12, 2023 at 5:08 pm

      Our go-to now.
      Top cheese shelf could be burrata instead of ricotta – a popular choice here!
      The "noodles" are actually more filling than the glucarbs, so smaller portions with a larger salad is the way to go!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Diane Trombley says

      July 30, 2023 at 3:46 pm

      How many eggs?

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      • Kyndra Holley says

        July 31, 2023 at 10:45 am

        The ingredient amounts are all listed in the recipe

        Reply
    6. Patricia A Page says

      July 13, 2023 at 3:23 pm

      We love this recipe as is! And I also use the "noodle" recipe as the "crust" for low carb pizza!!! Woohooooooooooo!!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Christy says

        September 04, 2023 at 12:26 pm

        loved this recipe 😍 I made a double batch & used my own homemade venison Italian sausage. was my first attempt at the noodles. very easy & ill be making them again!

        ★★★★

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