This Keto Million Dollar Italian Lasagna has a cheesy texture and savory flavor. We prepare this lasagna with keto marinara sauce, dried oregano, olive oil, Italian sausage, garlic, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, ricotta cheese, dried basil, mozzarella cheese, salt, keto lasagna sheets, sour cream, zucchinis, and cream cheese. This lasagna contains 420 calories and six grams of net carbs. We make this lasagna in at least one hour and five minutes. This Keto Million-Dollar Italian Lasagna is perfect for appetizers, special occasions, morning meals, parties, lunches, events, functions, and dinners. We store this lasagna in a freezer for nearly 2 months, so you can prepare it earlier. You can serve this lasagna with Roasted Eggplant Slices, Cucumber Avocado Salad, Parmesan Cheese Shavings, Keto Cheese Breadsticks, Garlic Herb Butter, Lemon Ricotta Cream, or Keto Electrolyte Drink.
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STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: Italian
- Cook time: 40 minutes
- Single portion size: 1 slice
- Cooking mode: Baking
- Total servings: 8 servings
- Difficulty level: Medium
- Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
TOOLS:
- Baking dish
- Large skillet
- Bowls
- Cutting board
- Spatula
- Knife
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
MEAT SAUCE:
- 500g ground beef
- 250g Italian sausage
- 2 cups keto marinara sauce
- One tsp. basil
- Three pieces of garlic
- Pepper
- Olive oil, one tablespoon
- One teaspoon of oregano
- Salt
CHEESE LAYER:
- 200g cream cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Sour cream, half a cup
- One cup of mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
LASAGNA SHEETS:
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 6–8 keto lasagna sheets
TOPPINGS:
- Mozzarella cheese, 1 1/2 cups
- One-fourth cup of Parmesan cheese
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SOUR CREAM:
- We have to use sour cream as it will give a silky texture and tarty flavor to the layer of cheese. As a substitute, you might utilize mascarpone cheese or crème fraîche.
KETO MARINARA SAUCE:
- We use keto marinara sauce, which gives a flavor like regular tomatoes. We can also use keto pizza sauce or homemade sauce.
CREAM CHEESE:
- This cheese will create an indulgent taste and a silky texture for this lasagna. As a replacement, you can use a blend of butter and heavy cream, Mascarpone cheese, or ricotta cheese.
LASAGNA SHEETS:
- Lasagna sheets are utilized to prepare this recipe. Alternate it with packaged keto lasagna sheets, eggplant slices, thinly sliced zucchini, or cabbage leaves.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Using mozzarella cheese will provide a flexible and cheesy texture to this lasagna. Instead, you can use Gouda, Provolone, or Monterey Jack.
RICOTTA CHEESE:
- This cheese helps to form a silky and soft texture for this meal. Switch it out with cream cheese, blended cottage cheese, or mascarpone.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Make thin slices of zucchini, and gently garnish them with salt.
- Cool them for ten minutes and then completely dry them to strain out the extra moisture content.
- Warm the oil in a pan, put the garlic in it, and slowly cook it.
- Then include sausage and ground beef, and cook them till gets golden.
- Mix in the salt, oregano, pepper, keto marinara sauce, and basil, and slowly cook them for ten minutes.
- Whisk the egg, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and ricotta cheese in a dish till they become smoother.
- Distribute 1 thin layer of meat sauce in a dish and put the zucchini slices.
- Add the mixture of cheese on the surface and make more layers.
- At the end, put the meat sauce and garnish the surface with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees F till the texture is golden and bubbly, for forty minutes.
- Cool it for ten minutes and then make slices of this lasagna.
TIPS:
- Cool this lasagna and then cut to maintain the layers.
- Completely dry the zucchini to prevent a moist lasagna.
- You can use red chili flakes, which will make this lasagna spicier.
- Utilize a thicker keto marinara sauce to get a perfect texture.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MAIN PAIRINGS:
- Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles
- Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
- Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
- Roasted Eggplant Slices
SALADS:
- Keto Caesar Salad
- Arugula Parmesan Salad
- Cucumber Avocado Salad
- Caprese Salad
BREADS:
- Almond Flour Garlic Bread
- Keto Cheese Breadsticks
- Cloud Bread
- Flaxseed Focaccia
TOPPINGS:
- Extra Shredded Mozzarella
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Parmesan Cheese Shavings
- Red Pepper Flakes
SAUCES:
- Keto Marinara Sauce
- Alfredo Sauce
- Pesto Sauce
- Garlic Herb Butter
DRINKS:
- Sparkling Water with Lemon
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Keto Electrolyte Drink
- Dry Red Wine
DESSERTS:
- Keto Tiramisu
- Chocolate Avocado Mousse
- Keto Cheesecake Bites
- Lemon Ricotta Cream
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place it in a closed bowl and stock it for four days.
FREEZER:
- Store this lasagna for only two months.
FAQs:
Can we freeze this lasagna?
Yes, you can easily store this lasagna in a freezer for about sixty days.
Should I prepare this lasagna earlier?
Yes, you can assemble this lasagna, chill it for a night, and then bake it to get a fresh taste.
May we omit the cream cheese?
Yes, you can skip the cream cheese, although the “million-dollar” creamy texture will be decreased.
Why does my lasagna become watery?
It gets watery, as zucchini contains a high moisture content.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 420 kcal
Sodium: 650 mg
Net carbs: 6g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Fats: 32g
Proteins: 25g
Portion Size: 1 slice
Total carbs: 8g
