Keto Beef Zucchini Lasagna: Evolv Total Reboot Phase One Recipe
Keto Beef Zucchini Lasagna is delicious and well worth the time to make 2. Freeze one and bake one! Six Large Servings 716 cal, 14g carb, 52g fat, 48g protein or 12 small servings
Course
Main
Cuisine
Canadian
Keyword
Casserole
Prep Time2hours45minutes
Cook Time1hour
Total Time3hours45minutes
Servings6
Calories716kcal
AuthorValerie Lugonja
Ingredients
Ingredients for Sauce
1 ½tablespoonsolive oil
180gramsyellow oniondiced
12gramsgarlic cloveminced
850gramsground beef
50gramstomato paste
2teaspoonsdried basil
2teaspoonsdried oregano
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground black pepper
½cupwater
Ingredients for Keto Zucchini Pasta
1large zucchinithinly sliced, lengthwise
Ingredients for Cheese Topping
2cupscrème fraîche or sour cream
150gramsshredded mozzarella cheese
60gramsgrated parmesan cheese
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1tablespoondried oregano or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leavesminced
Instructions
Instructions for Zucchini (to be done in advance)
Lightly salt slices on both sides; set aside in bowl for 2-3 hours
Drain liquid; pat zucchini slices dry or roll in thick tea-towel to eliminate as much moisture as possible
Instructions for Meat Sauce
Sauté beef in 1 tablespoon of olive oil with onion and garlic in heavy pan over medium heat until browned; add tomato paste and spices
Stir thoroughly; add water and bring to a boil, lowering heat to simmer for least 15-25 minutes until liquid has evaporated
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C)
Instructions for Cheese Sauce
Reserve 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese; combine shredded cheese with sour cream and remaining Parmesan
Add salt and pepper and stir in dried basil
Instructions for Putting it all Together
Greased a 9" x 9" baking dish with ½ tablespoon olive oil; place lasagna 1/3 meat mixture in bottom of pan
Cover with thin slices of zucchini; repeat ending with meat layer
Spread cheese sauce mixture over meat and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan
Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until nicely browned; cool for 15 minutes before slicing
Instructions for Serving or Freezing
Slice into 9 equal portions and serve with crisp green salad
Refrigerate, then wrap leftover individual portions in plastic wrap, place in labeled and dated freezer and freeze for up to three months.
Recipe Notes
6 Large Servings: 716 cal, 14g carb, 52g fat, 48g protein
12 Small Servings: 358 cal, 7g carb, 26g fat, 24g protein