Cheesy Keto Recipes: 6 Lasagna Worth Baking Tonight

Love Lasagna But Eating Keto? You’re Gonna Love This!

If you’re following a keto diet and miss your favorite cheesy, saucy lasagna don’t worry, you’re not alone. A lot of people think they have to give up comfort foods like lasagna when they go low-carb. But guess what? You don’t! With just a few simple swaps, lasagna can actually be a PERFECT keto meal. Traditional lasagna is made with pasta noodles, which are full of carbs. But on keto, we skip the noodles and use low-carb veggies like zucchini, eggplant, or even cabbage. You still get all the good stuff like melted cheese, tasty meat or veggies, and rich sauces without the carbs that kick you out of ketosis.

Here’s a tip: slice your veggies thin and cook them a little first so your lasagna doesn’t get watery. Also, always check the label on store-bought sauces to make sure there’s no added sugar. Let’s bake some low-carb goodness! 🍽️🧀

🧀 1. Zucchini Noodle Keto Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into thin strips
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice zucchini into thin strips and sprinkle with salt. Let sit 10 minutes, then pat dry to remove moisture.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add ground beef. Cook until browned.
4. Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with the egg.
6. In a baking dish, layer zucchini slices, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers and top with Parmesan.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving, 6 servings):

• Calories: 340
• Fat: 22g
• Carbs: 7g
• Fiber: 2g
• Net Carbs: 5g
• Protein: 28g

🍆 2. Eggplant Keto Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise
• 1 lb ground turkey or beef
• 1 cup low-carb marinara sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and roast for 15 minutes until soft.
3. Cook ground meat in a skillet. Add marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Mix ricotta with egg, salt, and pepper.
5. In a baking dish, layer roasted eggplant, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers.
6. Top with Parmesan and bake for 30 minutes until golden.
7. Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition (per serving, 6 servings):

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 21g
• Carbs: 8g
• Fiber: 3g
• Net Carbs: 5g
• Protein: 26g

🍗 3. Chicken Alfredo Keto Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into thin strips
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
• 1 ½ cups Alfredo sauce (low-carb, homemade or store-bought)
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Lightly salt zucchini slices and let sit for 10 minutes. Pat dry to remove moisture.
3. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with egg, salt, and pepper.
4. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
5. Layer zucchini slices, shredded chicken, Alfredo sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
6. Repeat layers, then top with Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving, 6 servings):

• Calories: 385
• Fat: 26g
• Carbs: 6g
• Fiber: 1g
• Net Carbs: 5g
• Protein: 30g

🧈 4. Cheese Noodle Keto Lasagna

Ingredients:

For Cheese Noodles:

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup almond flour

For Filling:

• 1 lb Italian sausage or ground beef
• 1 cup low-carb marinara
• 1 cup ricotta
• 1 egg
• 1 ½ cups mozzarella
• ½ cup Parmesan
• Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Microwave mozzarella and cream cheese until melted. Stir in almond flour and eggs. Spread into a thin layer on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
3. Brown meat with seasoning and add marinara.
4. Mix ricotta with egg and season.
5. Cut cheese noodles into sheets. Layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, and cheese in baking dish.
6. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving, 6 servings):

• Calories: 420
• Fat: 30g
• Carbs: 6g
• Fiber: 1g
• Net Carbs: 5g
• Protein: 32g

🌱 5. Spinach & Ricotta Keto Lasagna (Vegetarian)

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchinis, sliced thin
• 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cups fresh spinach (sautéed)
• 1 ½ cups marinara (low-carb)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• Salt, pepper, garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Lightly salt zucchini slices and pat dry.
3. Sauté spinach until wilted. Mix with ricotta, egg, and seasoning.
4. In a baking dish, layer zucchini, marinara, ricotta-spinach mix, and mozzarella.
5. Repeat layers and top with Parmesan.
6. Bake for 35 minutes. Rest before serving.

Nutrition (per serving, 6 servings):

• Calories: 290
• Fat: 21g
• Carbs: 8g
• Fiber: 2g
• Net Carbs: 6g
• Protein: 18g

🥩 6. Meat Lovers Keto Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ lb Italian sausage
• 1 cup marinara sauce (no sugar)
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup Parmesan
• 2 tbsp chopped onions (optional)
• Italian herbs, salt, pepper

Instructions:

1. Brown ground beef, sausage, and onion in skillet.
2. Add marinara, simmer 10 minutes.
3. Mix ricotta with egg, almond flour, and herbs.
4. In a dish, layer meat, ricotta mix, mozzarella. Repeat layers.
5. Top with Parmesan and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes.
6. Let cool before slicing.

Nutrition (per serving, 6 servings):

• Calories: 440
• Fat: 32g
• Carbs: 6g
• Fiber: 1g
• Net Carbs: 5g
• Protein: 35g