Low Carb Lasagne: Easy Recipe

  • Prep time:15 mins
  • Cook time:40 mins
  • Servings:2

Loved for its cheesy, comforting feel, lasagne is a favourite in many households. This easy low-carb lasagne recipe is a perfect variation of the winter classic when you have those comfort-food cravings. Or, enjoy in the summer with a side of crisp salad.

Known for its sheets of pasta and layers of cheese, we’ve stripped this meal back to basics (while keeping the cheesy goodness) making an easy, low-carb meal the family will still love.

Using a really easy bolognese sauce, this low-carb lasagne is simple to put together, using thinly sliced courgette (zucchini) in place of pasta.

Nutrition facts(per serving)
Calories379
Protein47.4g
Fibre7.2g
Carbs11g
Fat14g

Ingredients

  • 300g beef mince
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tin tomato diced
  • 120g spinach
  • 1 courgette (zucchini), finely sliced into strips
  • 100g ricotta
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 20g parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6.
  2. In a flameproof casserole dish, or small oven-proof pan, saute mince and onion together for 10 minutes, until onion has softened. Add garlic, oregano and tinned tomatoes – cook down for 5-10 minutes before adding the spinach and stirring through. Allow to cook down and thicken for 5 minutes.
  3. Mix the nutmeg into the ricotta.
  4. Either transfer the mince to an oven-proof dish or keep in your casserole dish. Flatten the mince mixture, layer on the courgette strips, scoop over the ricotta and top with parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes until browning on top. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat and serve.
  • Freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost and reheat before serving.
  • Batch cook and freeze in portions for a convenient meal.
  • Serve with a crunchy green salad or steamed green vegetables.

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