Do you ever wish you could have all of the delicious flavors of comfort food and still live a healthy lifestyle? Well with this Low Carb Skillet Lasagna you can make one of your family favorites without all of the carbs.
Why Should I Make This Skillet Lasagna?
- Fast. Have this filling Keto meal on the table in under 30 minutes.
- Easy. Brown the meat, make the cheese layer, and broil.
- Low Carb. Only 5 carbs per serving, leaving plenty of wiggle room for a side salad or some cauliflower breadsticks.
- Comfort Food. All of the delicious flavors you expect from lasagna without all of the carbs.
This Low Carb Skillet Lasagna allows you to enjoy all of the flavors of traditional lasagna without all of the carbs to ruin the fun. Most of the flavor in lasagna comes from the meat and cheese anyway. So, you will get the maximum amount of flavor with this recipe.
Did I mention how extremely easy this is to make? You will be surprised at the lack of effort it takes, especially in comparison with traditional lasagna.
Is Keto Lasagna As Good As Traditional Lasagna?
It's even better than regular lasagna, in my opinion. There's no need to fill up on the flavorless noodles when you can enjoy a flavor-packed bite of meat and cheese with every bite.
Can You Have Ricotta Cheese On Keto?
At 7 carbs per cup of ricotta, it is higher in carbs than some other cheese you may be eating with your low-carb lifestyle.
However, this recipe only uses one cup spread across 4 servings so the carbs from the ricotta cheese should still be well within your daily macros.
Does This Low Carb Lasagna Use Zucchini?
This particular recipe doesn't include zucchini in the ingredients. If you're looking for a lasagna recipe that uses zucchini, check out my Keto Lasagna.
This recipe uses zucchini "noodles" in place of lasagna pasta, making it completely keto-friendly.
Prefer to cook things in your Instant Pot? Check out my Instant Pot Lasagna Recipe.
Ingredients You'll Need For Skillet Lasagna
For The Meat Layer
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Lean Ground Beef
- Celery
- Red Onion
- Garlic
- Low-Sugar Marinara
For The Cheese Layer
- Ricotta Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Eggs
- Italian Seasoning
- Garlic
- Garlic Powder
- Black Pepper
How To Make Keto Skillet Lasagna
For The Meat Layer
- Heat oil in the skillet and add aeromatics and ground beef.
- Gently break up the ground beef with a spatula until it is no longer pink.
- Stir in marinara sauce along with salt and pepper. Allow this to simmer while preparing the cheese layer.
For The Cheese Layer
- Stir together ricotta cheese, half of mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, and spices in a large bowl.
Once both layers are prepared, top the meat layer already in the skillet with the cheese layer.
Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese, cover, and bake.
After baking, briefly broil the Skillet Lasagna for a lightly browned and bubbly dish.
Allow the pan to stand for about 10 minutes before serving.
How Long Does It Last?
For best results, eat any leftovers you may have within 3-4 days of initially preparing this lasagna recipe.
While it may still be safe to eat after a few days have passed, the marinara sauce and cheese layer will begin to separate, leaving a less than tasty dish than you started out with.
What To Serve With It
- Cauliflower Breadsticks- An incredible use for cauliflower that tastes just as delicious as garlic bread.
- Air Fryer Asparagus- Add a little green to your plate with this easy side dish.
- Keto Broccoli Salad- Make a big batch of this for meal prep to eat all week with dinner. It's even better leftover!
- Nut and Seed Bread- Miss the comfort of bread living a low carb lifestyle? Use this recipe to satisfy those cravings.
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts- Is there a better keto side dish than Brussels Sprouts? They don't get any easier than this air fryer recipe.
More Easy Stovetop Recipes
Haven't had a chance to pick up one of my favorite kitchen gadgets, or simply prefer to use your stovetop to cook?
Here are a few tasty recipes to try:
If you love this Low Carb Skillet Lasagna as much as I do, make sure you share it with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest so they can make it too!
Ingredients
For The Meat Layer
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup Low Sugar Marinara Sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
For The Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
For The Meat Layer
- Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef, celery, onion, and garlic.
- Cooks the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until no longer pink. This should take around 5-6 minutes.
For The Cheese Layer
- In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta, half of the mozzarella, the parmesan, eggs, italian seasoning, minced garlic, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Spread the cheese mixture over the top of the meat mixture.
- Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and cook on medium-low heat until the cheese is hot and cooked through. This should take 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Broil the lasagna until the top is browned. About 2-3 minutes.
- Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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Don't forget to check out my other Keto cookbooks.
Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats, and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
Evie
I've made several keto Lasagna recipes but this is the one my family keeps coming back to! Our extra trick: we use a 12" skillet so the lasagna comes out thin and toasty. Then after letting it sit for 10 minutes, we cut it in eighths like a pizza and layer 4 of the slices on top of the other 4. With the layers, it has the look and texture of normal lasagna!