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    Keto Palmini Lasagna

    Published: Nov 3, 2023 Updated: Oct 15, 2022 By: Cassidy Stauffer May earn from affiliate links.

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    This Keto Palmini Lasagna is the real deal and the ultimate Italian comfort food! It features low-carb palmini lasagna noodles layered with a delicious meat sauce and has all the cheesy flavors you've come to love in a lasagna. You'll be amazed at how much it tastes just like the real thing and is sure to become one of your all-time favorites.

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    I'm not kidding when I call this keto palmini lasagna the real deal!

    The only difference between this low-carb lasagna and a traditional lasagna is the noodles.

    For this recipe, we use Palmini lasagna noodles, which have a similar taste and texture to wheat noodles, so no one will be able to tell the difference!

    It's the perfect meal for family, friends, kids, or a crowd. It's so good no one will ever know it's different than any other lasagna!

    ❤️ Why You'll Love This Keto Lasagna Recipe: 1) It tastes so close to the real thing you'll want to cry. 2) Is family-friendly and great for a crowd. 3) Can be made ahead of time. 4) Can be made paleo and dairy-free while still tasting great! 5) Is gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly!

    Or, if you prefer, be sure to check out this keto lasagna soup, which is based on this recipe!

    Ingredients

    Here are the simple palmini lasagna ingredients:

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    • Avocado Oil: For browning the meat. Use any oil you prefer.
    • Palmini Lasagna Sheets: Gluten-free keto lasagna noodles! They are easy to use and taste like the real thing! See the subheading below for substitutions 👇
    • Ground Beef: Beef for the meat sauce.
    • Breakfast Sausage: Use regular or hot. Adds lots of flavor!
    • Garlic: I use canned, pre-minced garlic to make things easier.
    • Diced Tomatoes & Tomato Paste: Used for the tomato-based meat sauce.
    • Sea Salt, Ground Pepper, Basil, and Parsley: Seasonings.
    • Ricotta Cheese: Adds a layer of creaminess. Substitute with cottage cheese if desired.
    • Eggs: Helps bind the cheese to the lasagna so it doesn't ooze out.
    • Parmesan Cheese And Mozzarella Cheese: Cheesy goodness!

    Frequently asked questions

    What are palmini noodles?

    Palmini noodles are a low-carb noodle substitute made from the heart of palm, sourced from palm trees. They have a very similar taste and texture to traditional wheat noodles. However, they have a very slight acidic aftertaste, but it is easily masked by sauce and is mostly diminished if you thoroughly rinse the noodles. I have also read that you can soak them in your milk of choice for 30 minutes to eliminate the acidity, but I have never tried this.

    Does palmini lasagna taste authentic?

    Yes, it does! The only substitute is the palmini lasagna noodles. I think they taste just like traditional noodles, and no one will be able to tell the difference between this version and the original.

    Easy instructions

    browned beef and sausage in a dutch oven.

    Step #1: Brown the beef, sausage, and garlic in a large skillet or Dutch oven.

    meat sauce in dutch oven.

    Step #2: Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley. Allow to simmer for 45 minutes.

    palmini noodles draining in a colander.

    Step #3: Meanwhile, boil the palmini lasagna noodles for 10 to 15 minutes or until desired tenderness. Drain, rinse well, and set aside.

    ricotta mixture in a bowl.

    Step #4: In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, eggs, parmesan cheese, and parsley,

    noodles layered in the bottom of a casserole dish.

    Step #5: Layer half of the palmini noodles in a large casserole dish. I use a 9x13 inch casserole dish.

    ricotta layer over the noodles.

    Step #6: Carefully spread half of the ricotta mixture. Be careful not to disrupt the keto noodles.

    mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer.

    Step #7: Sprinkle on one-third of the mozzarella cheese.

    meat sauce layer over the mozzarella cheese.

    Step #8: Then, carefully spread half of the meat sauce over the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the palmini noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, and meat sauce layers.

    unbaked lasagna.

    Step #9: Top with the last layer of mozzarella cheese.

    taking out a slice of lasagna from the casserole dish.

    Step #10: Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Cool at least 10 minutes before cutting.

    Serving suggestions

    I like to serve my low-carb lasagna with Keto Almond Flour Dinner Rolls and a side salad with ranch dressing, Caesar dressing (Patreon), or balsamic vinaigrette for a complete dinner.

    And don't forget dessert! I love this keto chocolate avocado pudding and keto fruit dip with cream cheese, or browse my keto desserts!

    Other keto lasagna noodles

    tortillas cut into strips.

    If you're looking for other keto lasagna noodles besides Palmini noodles, here are a few options:

    • 8 Soft And Flexible Keto Tortillas cut into strips. Be sure to make them as thin as possible. If they are too thick, they will be too bready and not taste like noodles. Or use store-bought keto tortillas or wraps. Just be sure they aren't too thick.
    • Egg White Wrap, such as Egglife.
    • Zucchini Lasagna Noodles (directions below 👇)
    • Thinly sliced turkey or ham deli meat (I have not tried this, but I've heard good things about it!)

    If using zucchini lasagna noodles, here are the easy steps:

    • Slicing the zucchini: Slice the ends off of the zucchini. Holding the zucchini upright (vertically, standing on a sliced end), use a sharp knife to slice down, creating ยผ-inch slices. Try to make the slices as uniform as possible.
    • To prevent a watery, low-carb lasagna, you'll need to get out the excess moisture. To do this, place the zucchini slices on paper-towel-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with sea salt and allow to "sweat" in a 200-degree oven for 15 - 30 minutes. Then, blot both sides to remove the excess moisture.

    Substitutions

    • Dairy-Free Paleo Lasagna: Sub the ricotta and parmesan cheese with my dairy-free almond milk ricotta recipe and dairy-free parmesan cheese substitute. While you can substitute the mozzarella cheese with a non-dairy variety, this is optional. If you use non-dairy cheese, I recommend the SO Delicious brand - it's my favorite!
    • Substitute the ricotta for cottage cheese if you prefer.
    • Replace the beef with ground chicken or turkey.

    Storage and make-ahead

    • Store: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
    • Make-Ahead: Fully assemble the palmini lasagna and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days before baking.
    • Freeze: It can be frozen fully assembled and unbaked (preferred) or after it's been baked for up to three months. To do this, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, getting as close to the lasagna as possible to keep air out, and then with foil. If it's been baked, wrap it in individual servings first.
    • Reheat Frozen Lasagna: Start by letting it thaw in the fridge overnight. Then, set it on the counter while the oven preheats to 375 degrees. Bake, covered with new foil, for 60 to 70 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes so the top browns.

    If you’ve tried this Keto Palmini Lasagna Recipe or any other recipe on the blog, please let me know in the comments below!

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    ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

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    Keto Palmini Lasagna

    This Keto Palmini Lasagna is the real deal and the ultimate Italian comfort food! It features low-carb palmini lasagna noodles layered with a delicious meat sauce and has all the cheesy flavors you've come to love in a lasagna.
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    Cuisine: Italian
    Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 55 minutes minutes
    Servings: 15 servings
    CALORIES :472kcal
    CARBS :11g
    FIBER :3g
    Author: Cassidy Stauffer

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tbsp. Olive, Avocado, Or Coconut Oil
    • 14 ounces Palmini Lasagna Sheets - see post above for substitutions
    • 1 pound Ground Beef
    • 1 pound Breakfast Sausage - hot or regular
    • 4 cloves Garlic - minced
    • 28 oz Diced Tomatoes
    • 12 oz Tomato Paste
    • ½ tsp. Sea Salt
    • Fresh Ground Pepper - to taste
    • 2 Tbsp. Dried Basil
    • ¼ cup Parsley, divided
    • 16 oz Ricotta Cheese - Or Cottage Cheese, click link for dairy free ricotta recipe
    • 2 Large Eggs - beaten
    • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese - click the link for dairy free recipe
    • 2 pounds Shredded Mozzarella Cheese - for dairy-free and paleo, use SO Delicious Mozzarella Shreds or omit it altogether.
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    Instructions

    • Add the oil to a large pot or skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the hamburger meat, sausage, and garlic and cook until meat is browned. Drain off excess fat if desired.
    • Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, 2 Tbsp. parsley, basil, and fresh ground pepper. Stir together well and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a large bowl, add the ricotta or cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley. Mix until well combined.
    • Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the palmini noodles and boil for 10 to 15 minutes or until desired tenderness. Drain and rinse well. Set aside.
    • Lightly grease a large baking dish. Once the meat sauce is done simmering, assemble the lasagna: Layer ยฝ of the noodles at the bottom of the baking dish.
    • Spoon half of the ricotta or cottage cheese mixture on top and evenly distribute. Cover the ricotta mixture with โ…“ of the mozzarella cheese. Then, evenly spread half of the meat mixture on top of the cheese, being careful not to disrupt the bottom layers.
    • Repeat, ending with the remaining meat mixture. Top the lasagna with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
    • Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is hot and bubbly. Cool at least 10 minutes before cutting.

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    Notes

    • To freeze the lasagna: It can be frozen fully assembled and unbaked (preferred) or after it's been baked for up to three months. To do this, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, getting as close to the lasagna as possible to keep air out, and then with foil. If it's been baked, you can wrap it in individual servings first.
    • To reheat a frozen lasagna, start by allowing it to thaw in the fridge overnight. Then, set it on the counter while the oven preheats to 375 degrees. Bake, covered with new foil, for 60 to 70 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes so the top browns.
    • It can also be fully assembled, covered, and kept in the fridge for up to two days before baking.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1001mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1135IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 490mg | Iron: 4mg

    NET CARBS = Total Carbs - Fiber - Allulose - Xylitol

    Nutritional information is approximate and may vary. Sugar alcohols, xylitol, and allulose are included in the total carbs and fiber.

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    Cassidy is a certified keto and intermittent fasting health coach and a mom of two teenagers, one of whom has autism and epilepsy. For the well-being of her family, she serves up easy, kid-approved recipes that are gluten-free and keto with many dairy-free and paleo options. She's passionate about creating healthy, allergy-friendly food that's just as good as the original!

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    1. Kristen Wood says

      January 05, 2019 at 6:25 am

      I love how creative this recipe is with the use of tortillas! Yum!

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      • Cassidy says

        January 05, 2019 at 3:39 pm

        Thank you Kristen!!!

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    2. Hannah says

      October 14, 2017 at 7:05 pm

      Eggplant. Eggplant! Just made your ricotta thinking about eggplant, fried in all its glory, or really, just breaded and baked. (I use chickpea flour here and it turns out ok...) But slathered in sauce and vegan ricotta, will be delicious to me.

      Reply
    3. Laurie Fallon says

      September 15, 2014 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      Hi, I just came across this recipe last week. Tried it last night and had to say I was a bit unsure how it was going to taste with the coconut milk in the ricotta but it was amazing!! I'm the only dairy free gluten free sugar free and try-to-be grain free person in the house but for the earth benefits I make my whole family try it and they loved it. Only thing I noticed was a slight coconutty flavour through the ricotta but then other brands may be more neutral like yours so I'll try or I'll give almond milk a bash but it was still really fine!! Used almond milk for tortillas instead of coconut and they turned out great! I was surprised at how easy they were to do considering a pack of 6 go for ยฃ3 in shops!!!! So pleased I found this- your creativity amazes me!!

      Reply
      • Cassidy says

        September 16, 2014 at 1:16 pm

        Thanks so much for the comment Laurie, I'm happy you liked it! And yeah, the brand of milk you use really effects the taste of the ricotta - I'd bet a almond milk would taste more neutral ๐Ÿ™‚

        -Cassidy

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    4. Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says

      March 28, 2014 at 2:31 am

      YUM! ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Thank you for linking up! Its because of awesome bloggers like you that our link up is a success!

      Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com

      Reply
    5. Sofy says

      April 24, 2013 at 6:22 pm

      Brilliant receipes!

      Reply
    6. JMiller says

      March 25, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks so much for this great recipe--it's now our favorite Sunday night dinner. My daughter is on a grain-free, mostly dairy-free diet, and my son-in-law and I are trying to avoid gluten (and I'm mostly dairy-free and avoid red meat). Instead of the beef/sausage/tomato/tomato paste combination, I saute veggies (onions, peppers, mushrooms) and add chopped, cooked chicken (dark meat) and bottled marinara sauce. I do the tortillas instead of the zucchini, which takes time, especially since I double the recipe, but all in all, I don't think it takes any longer than making regular lasagna. And the result is out of this world! Especially love the "ricotta"--coconut milk is amazing!

      Reply
    7. Anonymous says

      December 06, 2012 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      This is now my favorite lasagna! No one could tell it's gluten and dairy free! I used all ground turkey with some Italian seasoning, and it turned out beautifully!

      Reply
    8. Jmarquez says

      October 02, 2012 at 8:46 am

      Yummy! It looks so delicious. It is perfect for those lactose intolerant like me. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.

      Reply
    9. HealBalanceLive says

      September 27, 2012 at 6:08 pm

      I am blown away by your creativity, this looks absolutely amazing. I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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