Keto Lasagna Cups are a tasty and flavorful dish that keeps carb content low. To prepare a tasty lasagna without high carbs, you can swap thin layers of cheese in place of pasta sheets in portion-sized cups. These lasagna cups are filled with a ricotta and seasoned meat sauce, then topped with mozzarella cheese. These cups are full of Italian flavor in each bite. These Keto Lasagna Cups look better and give a better taste in every bite. The flavor of the pasta is so similar to regular lasagna, and portion control is easy with separate servings.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Course: Main Course or Appetizer
- No. of Calories: 220 kcal
- Prep time: Fifteen minutes
- Diet: Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Keto
- Cuisine: Italian
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 1 cup
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total servings: 12 cups
- Cooking mode: Oven
- Total time: Half an hour
TOOLS:
- Spatula
- Muffin pans
- Grater
- Frying pan
- Bowls
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Muffin liners
INGREDIENTS:
TOPPINGS:
- Mozzarella cheese shreds, 3/4 cup
MEAT SAUCE:
- Salt
- Ground beef, 1 lb
- 1 minced garlic piece
- Black pepper, 1/4 tsp
- Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 small onion
- Keto Marinara sauce, 1/2 cup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
FOR THE “NOODLE” LAYERS:
- Mozzarella cheese, twelve slices
CHEESE MIXTURE:
- One egg
- Ricotta cheese 3/4 cup
- Salt & Pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
RICOTTA CHEESE:
- Use of ricotta cheese helps to deliver a creamy texture. We can swap it with cottage cheese for a light version.
ONION AND GARLIC:
- We can use it carefully to give a deep taste and reduce carbs.
PARMESAN:
- It helps to provide a strong flavor that improves the cheese mixture.
CHEESE SLICES FOR NOODLES:
- We can use mozzarella or provolone in place of pasta. It helps to maintain the cup structure while keeping carbs low. Lower the amount of dairy and use thin slices of zucchini.
MARINARA (UNSWEETENED):
- It provides a deep tomato flavor with no added sweeteners. Homemade sauce also works properly.
GROUND BEEF:
- It is normally used for lasagna; ground chicken, turkey, or sausage can be replaced without affecting keto compliance.
MOZZARELLA TOPPING:
- It delivers the regular gooey lasagna finish and helps to melt perfectly.
Free Keto Meal Plan:Â STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat the empty oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Oil or grease the muffin cups.
- Cook it in the olive oil till it gets tender.
- Include garlic and cook for half a second.
- Whisk in ground beef and cook it till golden brown.
- Mix salt, marinara, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- On a low-medium flame, cook it for 3 minutes.
- Stir egg, pepper, parmesan, a pinch of salt, and ricotta in a bowl till soft.
- Put 1 cheese slice into every muffin cup, press it to make a small cup shape as it melts.
- Add one tablespoon of the batter into every cup.
- Include layers till cups are filled.
- Garnish with grated mozzarella on the above surface.
- Bake it for a short time of 15 minutes till golden and bubbles form.
- Leave it to be chilled lightly before removing, so they will gain a proper shape.
- Serve hot.
TIPS:
- You can cook more lasagna cups and store them in the freezer to prepare quick keto lunches.
- Use of butter paper muffin cups will help to avoid sticking.
- Leave them to cool for a minute so they form a shape before removing the cheese cups.
- Grill for the final one to two minutes to get crunchy edges.
- Add mushrooms or spinach to the meat filling for extra volume without keeping carb content high.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
PROTEIN BOOST:
- Grilled meat or chicken
MAIN MEAL:
- Keto fresh Italian salad
- Keto Roasted veggies
APPETIZER:
- Mini party bites
LUNCH:
- Keto garlic butter sautéed greens
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FREEZING:
- Store the covered cups separately for 50-60 days. Put it in the fridge to defrost and heat it in the oven.
REFRIGERATION:
- Keep it in a closed vessel for four days. Heat it again in the microwave or oven to warm.
FAQs:
May I include vegetables?
- Yes, you can add zucchini, spinach, or mushrooms, which are perfect keto add-ons.
Can we prepare these before the time?
- Yes, prepare and put unbaked cups in the covered dish and store in the fridge for 1 day & bake them as required.
Do you need muffin liners?
- No, but they make it clean and removal easy.
How can we make it non-dairy?
- You can use dairy-free cheese alternatives, but they will not melt or have the same feel as (high-fat, low-carb) lasagna cups.
Free Keto Meal Plan:Â STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
No. of calories: 220 kcal
Sodium: 330 mg
Net carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 2 g
Fats: 15 g
Proteins: 16 g
Servings: 1 cup
Total carbs: 5 g
