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Low carb no noodle spinach and meat lasagna

Spinach and Meat Lasagna without Noodles

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 369
Author: Lisa MarcAurele
A delicious no noodle spinach meat lasagna to make at home. Low carb eggplant replaces the noodles and healthy spinach is added.
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants cooked (optional)
  • 1 ½ pounds ground sausage or ground beef
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 14.5 oz canned tomatoes cut up
  • 8 oz canned tomato sauce
  • 6 oz canned tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 20 oz frozen chopped spinach cooked and drained
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ½ cups ricotta
  • 2 cups mozzarella grated
  • ¾ cup Parmesan grated
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • If using the optional eggplant layer, they need to be roasted first in a 400 degree oven.
  • Slice eggplants lengthwise about ¾ inch thick.
  • Brush both sides of slices with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast until soft and golden, about 25 minutes, turning each slice halfway through cooking time.
  • Cook sausage or beef in skillet with garlic until browned then drain off any grease.
  • Add canned tomatoes, sauce, tomato paste and sauce.
  • Mix until meat and sauce are well combined. In medium bowl, beat eggs then stir in ricotta and parmesan cheese.
  • Grease a rectangular 9×13 baking dish with the olive oil, add a large dollop of meat sauce and spread it around on the bottom of the pan.
  • Put a layer of eggplant (if using) in the pan; top with a layer of half the meat sauce, half the spinach, and half of the ricotta mix , sprinkle on half the mozzarella.
  • Repeat the layers.
  • Bake in preheated 400 degree oven until the lasagna is bubbling and the cheese is melted and lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes.

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Notes

Makes 10-12 servings
Net carbs per serving: 9g or 6.8g without eggplant

Nutrition

Calories: 369 | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 830mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 1.6mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 8 g | % Carbs: 9.1 % | % Protein: 29.5 % | % Fat: 61.4 % | SmartPoints: 12
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