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    Home / Recipes / Keto Casserole Recipes

    Cabbage Lasagna Recipe (Keto, Low-Carb)

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jul 8, 2020 · 139 Comments

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    keto cabbage lasagna recipe

    A crowd pleasing low-carb keto cabbage lasagna recipe that can be made ahead. They'll never miss the pasta in this veggie noodle version.

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    Article Index
    • Ingredients
    • How to make cabbage lasagna
    • Cooks tips
    • Cooking the cabbage leaves
    • Cabbage lasagna vs. zucchini lasagna
    • Other cheesy casserole dishes
    • Recipe

    When our extended family gets together, I always make a dish that will serve at least twenty people. This year, I made up a huge pan of lasagna made with vegetable noodles. But unlike my spaghetti squash lasagna recipe, I used cabbage for the pasta layer.

    Ingredients

    I found everything I needed at my local BJ's Wholesale Club. And, the sizes were perfect for a crowd-sized casserole. If you don't have a BJ's, you can probably find similar items at Costco or Sam's Club.

    ingredients for cabbage lasagna

    I thought the five pound package of hamburger meat would be too much for the cabbage lasagna recipe. So, I opted for the smaller two pound meatloaf ground meat mix they had.

    I also found a terrific jar of low carb marinara sauce. The brand is Rao's and there's only 4 grams of total carbs listed for each ½ cup serving.

    All the cheese came super-sized which convinced me to up the cheesiness in the lasagna. And, after tasting the finished product, I don't regret it!

    I also grabbed a dozen and half carton of eggs to mix some into the cheese layer.

    How to make cabbage lasagna

    Just follow these simple steps to make the keto lasagna recipe.

    • Pull the leaves off the head of cabbage carefully.
    • Boiled or steam the leaves until soft.
    • Remove the excess liquid from the cooked cabbage leaves with a towel.
    prepping cabbage leaves
    • Brown the ground beef while the cabbage is cooking.
    • Stir marinara sauce into the cooked meat.
    ground beef meat sauce
    • Combine the cheese with eggs and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
    ricotta mixture
    • Spread a small amount of meat sauce onto bottom of 11x15-inch baking pan.
    • Layer cooked cabbage leaves over sauce.
    • Spread half of the cheese mixture over cabbage leaves.
    • Top cheese mixture with half the remaining meat sauce.
    • Cover sauce with half the mozzarella cheese.
    • Repeat layers.
    lasagna layers
    • Bake the layered dish at 350°F for about 25 minutes or until browned on top.

    That's it! Now your cabbage lasagna is ready to enjoy!

    baked keto cabbage lasagna

    Cooks tips

    Although you can save some time buying sliced or pre-shredded cheese, I like the taste of fresh mozzarella. You could shred it fresh or cut it in slices. I chose the latter.

    The great thing about lasagna is that you can get the casserole layered into the pan a couple days before. Or, you can freeze the uncooked casserole longer term.

    A large 11x15-inch pan isn't likely to fit in most freezers. So, if you want to make this recipe ahead, you might want to separate it into two 9x13-inch baking pans.

    I ended up baking the dish and freezing the leftovers. This makes this dish very versatile. You can make it as freezer meals or as a large pre-made dish for company.

    cabbage lasagna

    Cooking the cabbage leaves

    The cabbage leaves must be cooked before assembling the keto cabbage lasagna. They can be boiled or steamed in the microwave, Instant Pot, or a pot on the stove.

    To boil the leaves on the stove, place them in salted boiling water for five to ten minutes until they are soft.

    Steaming in the microwave is the fastest method. Just place the leaves in a microwave-safe dish with two tablespoons of water. Then microwave covered on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Rearrange the leaves and continue to microwave on high for another 3 to 4 minutes.

    The whole head of cabbage can be steamed easily in an Instant Pot. Simply place the cabbage on the trivet with the core facing down. Add two cups of water and pressure cook on high for 5 to 8 minutes. When the time is up release the pressure quickly by opening the valve.

    No matter which method you choose, make sure you remove the excess water from the leaves before using.

    Cabbage lasagna vs. zucchini lasagna

    Zucchini slices are a popular keto alternative to lasagna noodles. But there are several reasons why you may want to use cabbage instead.

    • Cabbage noodles are thinner than zucchini and are much wider.
    • There's no need to thinly slice the vegetable before using.
    • Zucchini has more water content than cabbage and can make the casserole watery.
    Cabbage lasagna recipe low carb gluten free

    Other cheesy casserole dishes

    Want more keto casseroles perfect for sharing? You'll find some of our best loved recipes below.

    • Keto Taco Casserole replaces high carb tortillas with thinly sliced yellow squash.
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole (Keto) adds a tangy sauce and plenty of gooey cheese for a family pleasing dish.
    • Low Carb Chicken Casserole is made with a cream cheese sauce that tastes much better than using a starchy canned condensed soup.
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    Recipe

    cabbage lasagna

    Cabbage Lasagna - Low Carb and Gluten Free

    4.59 from 68 votes
    A crowd pleasing low carb lasagna recipe that can be made ahead. They'll never miss the pasta noodles in this healthier version.
    Prep Time:15 mins
    Cook Time:35 mins
    Total Time:50 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
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    Servings: 20 people
    Calories: 451

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    Ingredients

    • 1 head cabbage
    • 3 lbs ricotta cheese
    • 1 ½ cups parmesan cheese grated
    • ¼ cup dried parsley optional
    • 3 large eggs
    • 2 pounds ground meat browned
    • 40 ounces marinara sauce with no sugar added
    • 32 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced or shredded
    • ¼ cup parmesan grated (optional)

    Instructions

    • Carefully remove leaves from cabbage head.
    • Parboil leaves in salted boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Drain and remove excess water with towel.
    • Mix ricotta and parmesan cheese with eggs and parsley (if using). Set aside.
    • Stir marinara sauce into browned meat.
    • Spread about ¾ cup sauce onto bottom of 11x15-inch baking pan.
    • Place a layer of cooked cabbage leaves over sauce.
    • Spread half ricotta cheese mixture over cabbage leaves.
    • Top cheese mixture with half the remaining sauce.
    • Cover sauce with half the mozzarella cheese.
    • Repeat layers.
    • Top off with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
    • Bake 350F for about 25 minute

    Notes

    After boiling the cabbage leaves, they should be soft and tender.
    To speed things up, the cabbage leaves can be steamed in the microwave. Simply place in a microwave-safe bowl along with a couple tablespoons of water and microwave covered on high (100%) for about 6 to 8 minutes. For even cooking, it's best to rearrange the leaves in the middle of the cooking time.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 379g | Calories: 451 | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 511mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 8 g | % Carbs: 7.2 % | % Protein: 24.2 % | % Fat: 68.6 % | SmartPoints: 16
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    Notes on Nutritional Information

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    First Published: December 2, 2016... Last Updated: May 2, 2020

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    1. Julia Wyper

      November 18, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      I am making this for a friend so I have frozen it prior to cooking. What temp and how long would it be for them to cook it from frozen?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        November 19, 2021 at 10:09 am

        I use the same temp but add about 5 to 10 minutes.

        Reply
    2. Ms Christina Jonas

      February 13, 2021 at 11:14 am

      Please please PLEASE can you make sure you put metric conversions (and correct ones at that, for your recipes??) Only Americans and Brits use bloody ounces, pounds and such . Great recipes but so sick of having to convert everything sitting there with a bloody calculator.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        February 14, 2021 at 8:57 am

        I have been starting to use more grams for measuring, especially for baking where accurate flour measurements are key. The conversion calculator in the recipe card should work for most ingredients.

        Reply
      • Hope

        July 11, 2022 at 5:43 pm

        Could you be any ruder? She has been kind enough to share the recipe and I for one am grateful.

        Reply
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