06/11/2025
- Prep time: Approx. 25 minutes
- Cook time: Approx. 40-50 minutes
- Total time: Approx. 65-75 minutes
Ingredients
For the Keto "Noodles"
- 8 oz (227g) block cream cheese, softened
- 2.5 cups (approx. 10 oz / 283g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (approx. 4 oz / 113g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Meat Sauce
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 (half) a white or yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 lbs (24 oz / 680g) ground beef
- 1.5 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.75 cups (6 oz / 177ml) keto-friendly marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 pinch (approx. 0.125 tsp) crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For Assembly & Topping
- 16 oz (454g) ricotta cheese
- 1.5 cups (approx. 6 oz / 170g) shredded mozzarella cheese (remaining from original 4 cups)
- 1 cup (approx. 4 oz / 113g) grated Parmesan cheese (remaining from original 2 cups)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
- Cooking spray, butter, or oil for greasing
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the "Noodles"
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Line a large baking sheet (e.g., 18x13 inches) with parchment paper and grease it well with cooking spray, butter, or oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 2.5 cups of mozzarella, 1 cup of Parmesan, and the 3 beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into a thin, even layer.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the sheet is set and golden brown at the edges.
- Set aside to cool slightly, then cut the "noodle" sheet into 6 equal rectangular pieces.
Step 2: Prepare the Meat Sauce
- While the noodles are baking, heat the 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped 0.5 onion and sauté until soft (approx. 4-5 minutes).
- Add the 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the 1.5 tbsp of tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the 1.5 lbs (24 oz / 680g) of ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until the meat has lost all its pink color (approx. 6-8 minutes).
- Stir in the 0.75 cups of marinara sauce, 1 tbsp of dried oregano, and the pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes for the flavors to combine.
Step 3: Assemble the Lasagna
- In a rectangular baking pan (e.g., 9x13 inches), spread a small amount of the meat sauce on the bottom.
- Place 2 of the "noodle" pieces on top of the sauce.
- Spread 1/3 of the ricotta cheese (approx. 5.3 oz / 151g) over the noodles.
- Spoon 1/3 of the meat sauce mixture over the ricotta.
- Repeat the layers two more times:
- Layer 2: 2 noodle pieces, 1/3 ricotta, 1/3 meat sauce.
- Layer 3: 2 noodle pieces, remaining 1/3 ricotta, remaining 1/3 meat sauce.
- Sprinkle the top of the lasagna evenly with the remaining 1.5 cups of mozzarella and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese.
Step 4: Bake
- Place the assembled lasagna in the preheated 350°F (177°C) oven.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and golden, and the sauce is heated through.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This helps it set and makes it easier to cut.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving, if you wish.
Prep time: Approx. 25 minutes Cook time: Approx. 40-50 minutes Total time: Approx. 65-75 minutes Ingredients For the Keto "Noodles" 8