Keto Lasagna Bake

Keto Lasagna Bake

Recipe by Bell BrittanyCourse: Keto, MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

45

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

This Keto Lasagna Bake ditches the noodles, and it’s so simple, you’ll wonder why you didn’t try it sooner. Sometimes simple is best, and that’s exactly what this recipe is!

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef

• 1/2 lb Italian Sausage

• 1/4 cup chopped white onion

• 1 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce

• 3/4 tsp Garlic Powder, divided

• 1 tsp Oregano, divided

• 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese

• 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella, divided

• 2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese, divided

• Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• In a 12-inch cast iron skillet (or other oven safe equivalent), brown the ground beef and ground sausage together over medium heat on the stovetop until no pink remains (about 15 minutes). Drain the excess fat and return to heat.
• Add the onion to the pan and saute with meat until it begins to soften, 3-5 minutes. Pour the sauce, 1/2 tsp oregano and 1/2 tsp garlic powder into the pan with the meat sauce and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, 1/2 cup of mozzarella, and 1/3 cup of the Parmesan. Add a bit of salt and pepper to taste and add the remaining oregano and garlic powder to the cheese mixture and fold until completely combined.
• Turn off the heat and spread the meat around the pan until it’s an even layer. Place spoonfuls of the cheese mixture around the pan, pushing them down a bit with your spoon to the bottom of the pan.
• Sprinkle the top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and the top begins to turn golden. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

• Please note that I am not a certified nutritionist. Any nutritional information that is discussed or disclosed in this post should only be seen as my best amateur estimates based on NET carbs. If nutrition is important to you, I highly encourage you to verify any data you see here with your favorite nutrition calculator.

Notes

This Keto Lasagna Bake is a noodle-free casserole that layers a seasoned meat sauce with a ricotta and cheese mixture, all baked together in one pan. Ground beef and Italian sausage form the base, cooked with onion, marinara sauce, and simple dried seasonings. Instead of traditional pasta layers, the dish relies on cheese to create structure and a familiar lasagna-style presentation.

The recipe works well because the combination of beef and sausage provides enough richness and texture to stand in for noodles. Simmering the sauce briefly after adding the marinara helps the flavors blend and prevents excess liquid during baking. Spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture are pushed into the meat rather than spread in a full layer, which keeps the bake hearty instead of overly creamy. Baking until bubbling allows the cheeses to melt together and lightly brown on top.

This dish fits well into everyday home cooking since everything is prepared in a single oven-safe skillet. Leftovers hold their shape when stored and reheat evenly in the oven or microwave. The recipe is flexible while keeping the same structure, such as using different marinara sauces or adjusting the cheese balance based on what is on hand.