This keto lasagna is the most indulgent and delicious keto pasta dish you can make. Made with layers of a savory meat sauce, rich ricotta filling, and deeply cheesy keto lasagna noodles, you'd never guess that each serving of this low carb lasagna has just 3.5 NET CARBS!
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THE BEST KETO LASAGNA
This keto lasagna recipe takes a classic layered pasta dish and turns it into a low carb thing of beauty!
And I may be biased, but I honestly think this keto friendly lasagna blows the "regular" kind out of the water. At least, I feel way better eating this than the "regular" stuff.
It has layers of flavorful, meaty tomato sauce, creamy ricotta filling, and cheesy keto lasagna "noodles." And then this low carb keto lasagna is baked to complete perfection – with no heavy carbs getting in the way!
Plus, the cheesy noodles make this low carb lasagna gluten free too. So not only is it perfect for the keto diet, but it's ideal if you're following a gluten free diet as well.
And the best part about this low carb lasagna might be that it only takes about an hour to make 10 servings of it. Not to mention, this keto lasagna requires no fancy, hard-to-find ingredients.
Typically, homemade lasagna can take several hours to make, so the time it takes for this low carb lasagna recipe is pretty great, if I do say so myself.
Oh, and the next time you're craving something ultra cheesy like this lasagna but don't have as much time, check out my keto mozzarella sticks recipe! It's another one of my keto recipes that is sure to curb your cheesy cravings in no time.
INGREDIENTS FOR KETO LASAGNA
So, this low carb keto lasagna does have a pretty extensive ingredients list – but don't be intimidated. If you look closer, you'll see that these are all common kitchen ingredients.
Here's what you'll need for this keto lasagna "pasta":
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup + ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
And for the meat and tomato sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- About 1.5 lbs ground beef
- ½ red bell pepper, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- A little over 2 cups Tomato passata
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
And for the creamy ricotta filling:
- 1 cup Ricotta
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
And to top it all off:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Since this low carb keto lasagna recipe makes so many servings, you need a lot of lasagna ingredients. But you'll be all set for family dinner for a few days!
By the way, if you're looking for something to serve with this low carb lasagna, these keto french fries are an excellent option! You can watch me make them here.
The Tomato Sauce
Ok, so the first thing you may be wondering is - are tomatoes keto friendly? And the answer is yes - tomatoes are keto friendly if they are eaten in small quantities and as long as what you are using does not have a ton of added sugars in it and are low carb.
Now, the second thing you may be wondering is what the heck is tomato passata. Well, it is an uncooked tomato puree that has been strained of the seeds and skins. For this reason, tomato passata is often labeled as strained tomatoes.
I used Bionaturae Strained Tomatoes to make this low carb marinara - it has no sugars added to it and only 2 NET CARBS per serving.
You can use any brand that you want - just make sure that there are no added sugars and it is low carb.
GRATE YOUR OWN CHEESE
As you may have noticed, this low carb keto lasagna is pretty heavy on the cheese - one of the reasons it is so damn good.
However, it's worth noting that a lot of pre-shredded cheeses are coated in added starches to prevent caking and sticking.
And while that's not necessarily a bad thing, it's not the best option for keto because the added starches increase the carb count.
So, to keep this recipe as keto friendly and low carb as possible, you can use a cheese grater to shred blocks of cheese, or find a brand that only has cheese – and nothing else – as the ingredient.
HOW TO MAKE KETO LASAGNA
As I've previously mentioned, this gluten free keto lasagna recipe should take about an hour to make 10 servings.
That said, only 40 minutes of that will be the actual prep time - which I think is pretty darn impressive when it comes to making lasagna - and then the other 20 minutes is just baking time.
Anyway, once you dig into this incredibly decadent cheesy low carb dinner, you'll find that the time it takes to make it is well worth it.
STEP 1: MAKING THE PASTA SHEET
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Then, prepare a large baking tray by lining it with parchment paper.
For this recipe, I used a 13x18 inch pan and made an 8x16 rectangle. However, the edges of the lasagna will come out a little thinner, so you may want to make yours a bit bigger.
Now let's make the cheesy keto lasagna "noodles" (pasta sheet).
Start by mixing your cream cheese and eggs in a large bowl using a hand mixer.
Next, add the grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder into the bowl. Mix everything together, and then add in the mozzarella, stirring with a spoon until all the ingredients are combined.
Spread the mixture in a nice even layer on your prepared baking tray, then bake for 20-25 minutes.
Once that's done, you can set it aside to cool.
STEP 2: COOKING THE FILLINGS
You can get started on the low carb marinara and ricotta filling as the pasta sheets bake.
For the tomato meat sauce, first, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and sauté for 5-8 minutes. Stir the ground beef to make sure that it is cooking on all sides.
Next, add the bell pepper, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and your desired amount of ground black pepper and salt. Cook everything together for about 5 more minutes.
Then, add the tomato passata and cook for about 10 minutes to get the sauce nice and thick.
Once the sauce has finished cooking, you can make the ricotta filling.
Just add the ricotta, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and heavy cream to a small bowl. Mix everything until well combined, and your creamy ricotta filling is ready.
Simple as that!
STEP 3: ASSEMBLING AND BAKING THE LASAGNA
Alright, so your fillings are ready, and your pasta sheets are cooked – now let's assemble the lasagna!
Start by cutting the cooled keto pasta sheet into three equal pieces.
In an 8x8 inch baking tray, pour in an even layer of the meat sauce. Next, place the first pasta sheet on top of the sauce, and then evenly spread some of the ricotta filling on top of that.
You will repeat this sequence - pasta sheet, sauce, ricotta filling- for the next two layers.
Then top it off with more mozzarella and parmesan cheese for an oh-so cheesy lasagna.
Lastly, bake it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes. You will know it is done when the top has nicely browned and the cheese is bubbling.
Then, you can cut this low carb keto lasagna into 10 equal slices, or however you want!
How To Store KETO LASAGNA
Now, something I really love about this low carb keto lasagna is that it actually tastes even better the next day. So, in this case, leftovers are a good thing!
You can keep the keto lasagna in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Or if your dish you baked it in has a lid, you can just cover it and put it in the fridge.
And this lasagna also keeps pretty well in the freezer. Just store it in an airtight container, and it will last for up to 3 months.
How To Reheat Low Carb Lasagna
Now, if you have leftover low carb lasagna, you're definitely going to want to reheat them!
To reheat your lasagna, put it in an oven-safe dish and cover it with aluminum foil. Then bake in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 15-30 minutes or until it is warm.
The amount of time it takes will depend on how much lasagna you're reheating.
Wrapping It All Up
That is how to make low carb lasagna that is so flavorful, filling, and literally tastes just like the real thing!
The keto lasagna noodles are tender and cheesy, the meat sauce is filled with flavor, and then it all comes together with more layers of cheese. Gah, it's just a dream come true for any pasta lover out there!
I highly recommend serving this to your family and friends and seeing what they think. I guarantee they won't be able to tell it is for the keto diet!
Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this low carb keto lasagna recipe as much as I do. If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts, I'd love to hear them!
Other Keto Recipes To Try
If you enjoyed this low carb lasagna recipe, you might wanna try these keto recipes out too:
- Keto Chicken Stir Fry
- Keto Fried Chicken
- Keto Sausage Balls
- Keto Chicken Nuggets
- Keto Cupcakes
- Keto Pound Cake
Keto Lasagna | The Best Pasta Dish For Keto
This keto lasagna is the most indulgent and delicious keto pasta dish you can make. Made with layers of a savory meat sauce, rich ricotta filling, and deeply cheesy keto lasagna noodles, you'd never guess that each serving has just 3.5 NET CARBS!
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Keto Low Carb
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles:
2 eggs
1 cup (120g) cream cheese, room temperature
⅓ cup (30g) grated parmesan
1 cup + ½ cup (180g) grated mozzarella
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
Meat Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil
About 1.5 lbs (750g) ground beef
½ red bell pepper, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
A little over 2 cups (500g) Tomato passata
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
Ricotta Filling:
1 cup (250g) Ricotta
⅓ cup grated (30g) parmesan
Pinch of nutmeg
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Topping:
1 cup (113g) grated mozzarella
¼ cup (20g) grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) Line a baking tray with parchment paper. (I used 13X18 pan and made a 8x16 rectangle, the edges will be a bit thinner, so it’s better to make it a little bigger)
- In a large bowl combine cream cheese and eggs, using a hand mixer.
- Add parmesan and spices and mix. Then add mozzarella and stir with a spoon to combine.
- Spread mixture on a baking tray in an even layer. Bake for 20-25 min. Let it cool completely.
- Heat oil in a large skillet and cook ground beef for 5-8 min, stirring frequently.
- Add bell pepper, garlic and Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and cook for 5 more min.
- Add tomatoes and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 10 min.
- Next, add all of the ricotta filling ingredients into a small bowl and mix until well combined.
- Then cut cooled pasta into 3 equal pieces for assembling the lasagna.
- To assemble, first pour an even layer of meat sauce in a 8x8 inch baking dish. Next, place the first pasta sheet on top of the sauce, and then evenly spread some ricotta filling on top of that.
- Repeat this sequence - pasta sheet, sauce, ricotta filling- for the next two layers.
- Top it off with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, or until the top has browned and cheese is bubbling.
- Slice your lasagna and enjoy!
Notes
The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 495
- Fat: 35
- Carbohydrates: 5.1
- Fiber: 1.6
- Protein: 40
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This was unbelievable! Can’t believe how much it tasted like real lasagna. Going to make this every Sunday:)
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Made this last night for dinner and omg it was amazing!!! My family loved it, by far the best keto lasagna I've tried.
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Well worth the time it takes to make it, I thought I was eating real lasagna! Recommend trying this for dinner!
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This is so good! I can't believe there is no actual pasta in it, it tastes like there is!!
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Superb recipe.
I do not have a microwave, could I heat the mozzarella cheese in the oven? Thank you very much
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I love this recipe! It has become a top dinner choice amongst mi famiglia.
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Love love loved it!
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Loved this lasagna!! We've been eating leftovers the past two days, it is incredible.
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I made this for dinner tonight and my entire family devoured it❤️
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Hi there, new to keto here. I was wondering if you can make this recipe in advance and freeze it.
Yes! Just allow it to thaw in the fridge the day before you bake it and then cook for an extra 10 minutes.
I haven't liked any pasta recipe I have tried on keto so far and I LOVED this lasagna. It legitimately tasted like real lasagna with pasta noodles!
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This lasagna was as authentic as a low carb lasagna can get. I was very impressed by how well the layers hold and how delicious the flavor is.
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So happy that I found this recipe! My family is super Italian and they loved this lasagna. Finally found an authentic tasting low carb pasta recipe!
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Hands down my favorite thing to make for dinner right now. It turns out perfect every time!!
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The result of the lasagna is as authentic as I have had. Layers of cheese, sauce, beef, and "noodles". Wonderfully done recipe.
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The best keto lasagna!
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Unbelievably delicious lasagna! You can't even tell that there are no real lasagna noodles in it!
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Absolutely delicious lasagna! Cannot tell that it is low carb at all.
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Brought me back to having lasagna at my grandparents.
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A perfect lasagna that doesn't taste like it is low in carbs.
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I have tried a few keto lasagna recipes and they did not turn out. I was reserved to try this one after I found it but gave it a go and it turned out PERFECT!!!! Every aspect of it was delicious!
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My family can't get over how good this lasagna was. I told them that there was no carbs or pasta in it after we ate. They couldnt believe it!!
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It's insane how close to real lasagna this is...so good every time.
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I made this last night for my parents and sisters and everyone LOVED it!! Me and my one sister are keto and everyone else is not but they all said they couldn't tell that it was a low carb lasagna!
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This is very time consuming so be prepared BUT it was delicious and a bit with my family!
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This has become my family's favorite dinner to eat. None of them are keto (except me) but they love it!!
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Super delicious lasagna. Can't tell there are no noodles used.
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It was delicious! Very satisfying and satiated my craving! Thank you!
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Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
I think there may be a few steps missing from the printed recipe; specifically to layer the topping on last and how long to bake it. Do you recommend baking it with the last layer of cheese or baking it for a short time and then adding the top layer and baking more? Covered or uncovered?
Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top and bake uncovered for about 20 minutes at 350°F, until the cheese has melted and is bubbling 🙂
Yummo!
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Incredible! We had it for dinner with a side salad and it was one my familys favorite meals!
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My family devoured this lasagna.
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So so so good!!!
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My family (including my parents who are super Italian) loved this!! They honestly thought there were lasagna noodles in it.
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It was fairly simple to make and it tasted out of this world fantastic!!
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My new favorite keto dinner recipe!! Loved it
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Delicious!! I made it without the meat because my daughter is vegetarian but my family loved this lasagna 🙂
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My boyfriend just made this for me, and it’s legit so good!!
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Made this tonight for our Sunday night family dinner. It was a total hit!
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Have tried a few keto lasagnas and this is by far the best one.
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This recipe is the closest to the real thing keto recipe that I have tried. I recommend trying it, it won't disappoint!!
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Ridiculously good lasagna for keto
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Oh my god. This was the best low carb lasagna ever!
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This is wildly good it comes out like it is from a restaurant!!
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This was so so good. Like, as good as the real thing. TYFS
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This is legit lasagna y’all! Stop looking for another keto lasagna recipe, this is the only one ya need.
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Best lasagna. Whole family raved over it.
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This is reminiscent of my moms authentic Italian lasagna. I will be making it many more times! Thanks for the great recipe!
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I recommend making this recipe. It is not too complicated and the lasagna turns out really great!
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This lasagna is a 12 out of 10 good.
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I'm an Italian food snob and this passed the test. It tasted close to regular lasagna and I loved everything about it!
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Legitimate lasagna right here!
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This lasagna rocks!
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The lasagna is second to none. Wonderful recipe!
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Very tasty!
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Hubby devoured it.
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Holy incredible!! Make this recipe if you haven't yet!
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So so good.
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Delicioso!!
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This recipe is a god send! Delightful lasagna!
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Made this for some Saturday sauce, it was great.
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It doesn't get any better than this recipe if you're looking for a dinner that your family won't know is keto! I tricked my husband and kids lol
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This keto lasagna is crazy good.
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The lasagna is second to none.
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Keto comfort food at its finest!
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Cannot get enough of this lasagna! My dream dinner right here.
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Deli!!!!
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Very nice!
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What a fantastic recipe.
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Made the lasagna last night and my family raved over it. I will be making it again for the holidays!
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Made this yesterday for a family get together. The whole tray was gone by the end of dinner.
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My mom loves this and she is stickler when it comes to pasta dishes lol
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Absolutely the best lasagna for keto.
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Everyone in my family loves this so much it is excellent!!
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Fancy looking dinner that tastes extremely delicious!!
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My fam loved it!
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The only keto dinner recipe I have made that my entire family asks for every week. We love this a lot and everything about it is just terrific.
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Wowza
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The consistency of this lasagna is terrific! I am making it again next week!
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Could not tell there aren't actually noodles in it. Very good.
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Fantastic lasagna that really does taste like the real thing.
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Obsessed with this recipe!!
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Well done lasagna. The ricotta filling in particular was excellent.
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I have made this recipe several times now and it comes out perfect each one. Such a consistent recipe that is superiorly delicious.
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Delicious lasagna that I will be making for the holidays. No one in my family knew there weren't actual lasagna noodles in it!
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Weekend staple dinner recipe in our house. I am making it tonight and my family is always over the moon for this lasagna.
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I didn't use the ground beef because I am vegetarian but the sauce and entire lasagna came out perfection!
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Made this for the fam tonight, and it was superb.
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We had this with our turkey for Thanksgiving (super Italian family) and it was excellent!!
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This is as good as it gets!
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Made this tonight and it was a BIG hit.
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I made this for the first time and was very impressed with how it turned out. Truly tasted like real lasagna!
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Best keto lasagna ever.
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I am a huge lasagna critic and I love this recipe it's spot on.
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I left the meat out and the lasagna was still delicious love this recipe.
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Only keto dinner recipe that my husband hasn't said I can tell this doesn't have carbs in it.Thanks!
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Made it for the first time and it was a huge success!
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I meant to comment over the weekend when I made this; my husband and kids all thought it was great and I was taken back by how spot on it was to actual lasagna. Super recipe.
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Best. dinner. ever.
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This was the perfect winter dinner. My hubby devoured it.
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Had this for dinner tonight and my family was blown away by how good it was.
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Best lasagna ever created for us keto people.
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So so good.
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Totally obsessed with this keto lasagna!
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The best and I mean the best keto dinner recipe you'll make.
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My family cannot get over how real this is! We're having the leftovers tonight!
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Crazy tasty keto recipe.
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At first I was worried that it wouldn't turn out because I have not made a lasagna in a long time but the steps were pretty easy to follow and the lasagna came out so much better than I anticipated. My family loved this and I am going to make it again very soon.
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I made this and used ground chicken instead (I don't eat red meat) and it was super!!
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Very best keto lasagna I have had.
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Made it for Christmas, and making it again this weekend. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
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Incredible!!
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Very real tasting lasagna that my family enjoyed.
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Wow! This is delicious! The only problem is I want more than 1 serving!!!! I love pasta and this recipe saved me!!!!!
This is second to none.
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Incredible lasagna that I couldn't tell was keto.
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The reviews are dead on with this one!!!
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Top five keto recipe of all time that I have ever made!!
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This was absolutely AMAZING! I added fresh spinach in each layer to get some veggies! The entire family loved it! Thanks for sharing!!!
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That sounds delicious!! We're glad everyone enjoyed it 🙂
This looks delicious, but I have a question. How do you get 3 pasta sheets for an 8x8 pan when you spread the "pasta dough" in a 8x16 rectangle? Wouldn't that only give you enough for two?
It will cut out into three sheets, sorry for the confusion!
Made this two days ago and it was decent the first night, but way better as leftovers the next day. When I make it again I will leave the garlic and onion powders out of the "pasta" -- I just thought the taste was a bit off and I think that was why (totally personal preference). That said, the pasta part was way easier than I thought it would be.
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We're glad you liked it!!
Great taste but do not use parchment paper. Cheese pasta sheets sticks to it. Grease baking tray.
Best low carb lasagna ever 11/10
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Recipes like this are why I am able to stick to keto. Thanks!
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Ugh this was so good!!
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