Why You’re Going To Love This Keto Lasagna
Fast. This cooks up in under 30 minutes.Easy. Just slice the zucchini, make some layers, and pop it in your air fryer. Low Carb. Only 7 net carbs per serving.Easy Clean Up. A springform pan and a mixing bowl are the only two dishes you’ll have to wash when you make this recipe.
Believe it or not, this is actually easier to make than regular lasagna. The zucchini “noodles” don’t require pre-cooking and handle and layer so much easier than regular lasagna noodles. On top of that, if you make this in the Air Fryer, it will cook much faster too. It’s actually very hands-off, and that’s my favorite way to cook (which is why I’m such a gadget geek, and why I make so many Instant Pot and Air Fryer recipes!)
How is This a Keto Lasagna?
Zucchini. As I’m sure you can tell from the pictures, this Keto Lasagna uses zucchini “noodles” instead of lasagna pasta. This cuts down on the carb an calorie content tremendously. Slice. All I did was use a mandolin to slice the zucchini thin like pasta, and it layered very easily in my pan. Cook. Use an oven safe pan. Layer the Keto Lasagna just like you would a regular lasagna, then let the air fryer (or oven) do its magic. Perfect. This comes out so perfect with very little time or effort and you’re going to feel so much better about eating Keto after you make it.
Keto Resources you need:
Can You Eat Ricotta Cheese on Keto?
Yes! It’s high in fat, and relatively low in carbs which is great for a Keto way of eating. It has a rich flavor and an excellent texture, so it fits really well in a Keto Lasagna like this one.
How Many Layers Should a Lasagna Have?
Well, that all depends on how big you want to make it. This Keto Lasagna recipe works best with about six layers. If you want to do more than that, or double the recipe, you will need to adjust cook times.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Low Sugar Marinara SaucZucchini
For Meat Layer
Yellow onionMinced GarlicHot or mild Italian sausage
For Cheese Layer (mix all ingredients together in a bowl)
Ricotta cheeseshredded mozzarella cheeseshredded parmesan cheeseEggsGarlicItalian SeasoningGround Black Pepper
How To Make Zucchini Lasagna
How To Make It In The Oven
Mandolin. Slice the zucchini into long, thin slices. Line. Spray a 7-inch spring-form pan with oil and arrange the zucchini in overlapping layers in the bottom of the pan. Marinara. Place marinara sauce on top of the zucchini and spread evenly. Mix. Mix the onions, garlic, and Italian sausage. Layer the meat on top of the zucchini and spread evenly.Spread. Pour the rest of the marinara sauce and spread it evenly. Mix. Mix together the ricotta and mozzarella and 1/4 of a cup of the Parmesan cheese. Layer. Spread the cheese mixture on top of the meat.Parmesan. Top with the remaining parmesan cheese. Cover. Cover the pan with foil or a silicone lid.Bake. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for another 10-15 minutes.Cool. Allow the lasagna to rest before unclasping the springform pan.
Tips and Tricks
Foil. Don’t skip the foil step, or your cheese won’t be as bubbly and delicious.Fit. Make sure your spring-form pan fits in your Air Fryer (if that’s what you’re using) before you add all the ingredients.Cool. Make sure to wait 10 minutes after cooking to release it from the spring-form pan and slicing it, or your Keto Lasagna will fall apart.
Want more Keto Italian Recipes?
Keto Instant Pot Lasagna - if you want to try my Instant Pot version use this recipe!Keto Skillet Lasagna - I love the way this cooks in a skillet!Italian Stuffed Steak Rolls - I make these in the Air Fryer too!
Whether you make this Keto Lasagna recipe for you, family, or guests, you’re going to love how easy it is to make and how delicious it turns out! I hope you love it as much as we do.
