Keto Zucchini Lasagna
Servings 6 people
Calories 582 kcal
Ingredients
- 14 ounces zucchini finely sliced lengthwise
Meat sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons water
Cheese sauce
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C.
- Sweat the 14 ounces zucchini: Arrange slices on paper towels and lightly sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 10 minutes, then blot with paper towels to remove excess moisture.14 ounces zucchini
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 yellow onion and 2 cloves garlic and sauté until soft. Add 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir together and cook until lightly browned.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 clove garlic
- Stir in 4 tablespoons tomato paste and 3 tablespoons water until well combined. Reduce the temperature to medium-low and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.4 tablespoons tomato paste, 3 tablespoons water
- In medium saucepan, combine 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, half of the shredded cheese, and 1 clove garlic. Simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium-low and cook, stirring continuously, for about 5 minutes or until thickened. Season with Salt and ground black pepper to taste.1½ cups heavy whipping cream, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer half of the meat sauce on the bottom. Spoon some of the cheese sauce over the meat, then top with a single layer of zucchini slices. Repeat layers, finishing with the remaining cheese sauce and a final sprinkle of cheese on top.2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 582kcal | Net carbs: 8g | Fat: 50g | Protein: 25g