Serve up this noodle-less low carb zucchini lasagna recipe tonight for dinner.
I have made this Zucchini Lasagna recipe for a few years now, and it always gets rave reviews from family and guests.
I will admit I love a good garlic bread to slather up any juice that remains on my plate once I eat my pasta.
The cravings will pass after a while I just needed to hold strong, is what I kept telling myself.
I started testing out recipes in the kitchen, and I came up with this recipe. It is like a traditional lasagna but instead of pasta, I used zucchini slices to replace it.
I couldn't even really tell there was no pasta, and it tasted absolutely delicious! All while sticking to my diet!
No Fuss Low Carb Zucchini Lasagna
It was a little hard not having it but I am here to write and say I survived!
If you want a meal that will satisfy your cravings for pasta, you have to try this lasagna. I promise you won't be disappointed!
I am having fun being on this keto (low carb) diet, I've created quite a few recipes, like my Fresh Avocado Pico De Gallio and Creamy Cheddar Cilantro Lime Chicken, yum!
This zucchini lasagna recipe is definitely 1 of my favorites.
Need more things to do with Lasagna? Check out this Low Carb Shrimp and Chicken Fettuccine Zoodles Recipe.
Is Zucchini Allowed In Keto?
Yes! Zucchini is one of the most popular of the squash family. Many reach for it when they are on the keto diet. This Zucchini Lasagna is only 6 net carbs per serving.
If you hop online you will see tons of recipes that use zucchini as a replacement for pasta whether you cut strips like this or use zoodles (spiralized zucchini).
Zucchini is a low carb count of just 3-gram net carb for a single cup. Plus you get a great source of fiber, and vitamin C.
I hope you all enjoy this recipe as much as I have! What is your favorite go-to low carb recipe? You can see a few of my favorite Low Carb Recipe here.
And if you’re looking for more amazing things to do with that zucchini you should check out this Zucchini Chips recipe these Chicken Bacon Ranch Zucchini Boats and you could even try this Mexican Lasagna recipe with zucchini.
Zucchini Lasagna Recipe
I have made this Zucchini Lasagna recipe for a few years now, and it always gets rave reviews from family and guests.
Ingredients
For Marinara
- 1 pound ground turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 oz crushed tomatoes
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
For Lasagna Filling
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon basil
- black pepper, to taste
- 2 zucchini,
- ½ c large curd cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 16 oz 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add in onion and garlic and saute 2-3 minutes.
- Add in turkey breast and brown.
- Add crushed tomatoes and spices and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Slice Zucchini thinly lengthwise. Set aside.
- Mix egg, garlic, basil, pepper, salt and cottage cheese together.
- Layer in a 9×13 inch pan, starting with zucchini, cottage cheese, cheese, meat sauce cheese and then repeat.
- Cover with foil and bake 35 to 40 mins until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving Calories 207Saturated Fat 1gCholesterol 75mgSodium 800mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 2gSugar 6gProtein 23g
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