Low Carb Noodle Free Meat Lasagna Recipe
This Low Carb Noodle Free Lasagna Recipe features a homemade meat sauce and flavorful savory ricotta mixture, and is topped with a combination of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses for the ultimate cheesy comfort food.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 389kcal
Ingredients
Meat Mixture:
- 1 lb grass-fed 85% lean ground beef (see Note)
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 8 large cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 1/2 cups beef bone broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium green bell peppers chopped
Cheese Mixture:
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 oz Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- For the meat mixture, add the beef, onion, and garlic to a large, deep-sided skillet over high heat; cook (uncovered) until the meat is browned well, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the wine and cook (uncovered) until the liquid is mostly evaporated off, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the broth, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring up to a boil, and then cover the skillet, turn the heat down to simmer, and cook until it’s a rich, thick sauce, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours. After 1 hour 45 minutes, stir in the green bell peppers and cook uncovered the last 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- For the cheese mixture, stir together all ingredients in a large bowl.
- To assemble the casserole, spread the meat mixture into the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Spread the cheese mixture on top, and then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan on the top.
- Bake at 400F until the casserole is bubbling, about 20 minutes. To brown the top, broil a few minutes, watching closely so it doesn’t burn.
Notes
- Net Carbs: 8g per serving
- Ground Beef: If you use beef that’s leaner than 85%, you may need to add a splash of olive oil.
- This meal is freezer-friendly, so it's perfect for meal prep! You can freeze the entire casserole, or you can divide it out into individual servings and freeze it that way. To reheat, thaw to room temperature and then reheat in microwave-safe containers in the microwave, or in an oven-safe dish covered with foil in a 375F oven until warm throughout.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 27.6mg | Calcium: 337mg | Iron: 2.3mg