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    Home » Main Dish Recipes » White Keto Lasagna

    White Keto Lasagna

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    Published: Jan 24, 2020 by Taryn

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    Layers of alfredo sauce, browned meat, spinach, and oodles of cheese make the perfect lazy white lasagna. By subbing spinach for the noodles you cut back on the carbs and end up with a delicious keto lasagna entree! This easy recipe is low carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and Trim Healthy Mama friendly. 

    Portion of white keto lasagna on plate with side salad. Plate next to casserole dish of remaining lasagna, fork and napkin and glass of bubbling water

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    If you are from the Trim Healthy Mama community chances are you've tried the Lazy Lasagna from the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook. And chances are you loved it. I see it mentioned all the time in the Facebook groups and I've never seen a bad review. If you haven't tried that one go buy the cookbook and make it. And then come make my Lazy White Lasagna.

    This is inspired by the hit recipe from the THM Cookbook but I left out the tomato sauce and cottage cheese and added alfredo sauce and ricotta. I kept it under ten ingredients and tried to simplify the prep a bit. I had the idea to make this months ago but kept putting it off. I wish I hadn't. It is rich and creamy with bubbly cheese and a hint of garlic. I served it with a quick Caesar salad with my two-minute homemade dressing.

    Every night my husband says, "Thank you, honey, for a nice dinner". But on the really good nights halfway through his meal, he pauses for a second, looks up at me, and also says, "This is REALLY good". On White Lazy Lasagna night he did just that. And two of the four kids asked for third helpings.

    Ground meat layered into casserole dish

    How to Make Keto Lasagna with spinach instead of noodles:

    Using spinach instead of noodles is faster than traditional lasagna if you normally boil your noodles. And it is a lot easier than thinly slicing vegetables and using those in place of the noodles. You can convert your family's favorite lasagna to be low carb just by using spinach instead of noodles.

    Can I use zucchini?

    You can also do this using thinly cut zucchini. I recommend slicing the zucchini with a mandolin so it is even and then lightly salting it and pressing out the liquid with a clean absorbent towel or paper towels. Otherwise, it will release too much liquid and make your lasagna soggy.

    Ricotta cheese mixture layered into casserole dish

    Steps for Low Carb Lasagna:

    Step 1: Brown the meat and stir in the alfredo sauce.

    Step 2: Mix up the ricotta mixture and spread on top of the meat.

    Step 3: Add some spinach on top.

    Step 4: Top with shredded mozzarella.

    Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4.

    Step 6: Bake and enjoy!

    Spinach layered in casserole dish

    Can I use ground beef or ground chicken?

    Yes. Any type of ground meat will work for this recipe but I prefer the milder flavor of ground turkey or ground chicken.

    Can I make this keto lasagna without meat?

    For a vegetarian version saute chopped zucchini and onion in place of the ground meat and continue with the rest of the recipe. The carb count will increase slightly.

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    Can I use fresh spinach?

    Fresh spinach releases a lot of liquid when cooking and can make your lasagna soggy. I recommend lightly sauteing it first if you want to use fresh spinach.

    Can I use fresh mozzarella?

    I love fresh mozzarella but that also releases a lot of liquid. It is better to use the regular packed cube or shredded mozzarella for this keto lasagna.

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    What should I serve with my keto lasagna?

    This is a meal all by itself since it has both meat and veggies but if you'd like a side to go with it I'd recommend Oven-Roasted Green Beans, Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Balsamic, or Oven Roasted Eggplant.
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    Portion of white keto lasagna on plate with side salad

    White Keto Lasagna

    Layers of alfredo sauce, browned meat, spinach, and oodles of cheese make the perfect lazy white lasagna. By subbing spinach for the noodles you cut back on the carbs and end up with a delicious keto entree! 
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Course: dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 411
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 lb ground turkey or chicken
    • 16 oz alfredo sauce (jarred or homemade)
    • 2 cups ricotta cheese
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
    • 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
    • 12 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained well
    • 8 oz shredded mozzarella
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    Instructions

    • In a large frying pan brown the meat. Crumble it into small pieces (I use a potato masher to do this) while cooking. Remove from the heat and add the alfredo sauce and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 350 if baking immediately (you can also refrigerate for a day or two before baking).
    • In a separate bowl whisk together the ricotta, egg, ½ teaspoon salt, garlic, and onion.
    • Spread half the meat in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Top with half the ricotta and then half the spinach. Sprinkle half the mozzarella on top. Repeat the layers: meat, ricotta, spinach, and the finish with the rest of the mozzarella on top.
    • Bake for 35-40 minutes until the cheese on top is golden and bubble.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 411 | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5505IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 331mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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    Originally Published April 21, 2016. Revised and Republished January 24, 2020.

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    Comments

    1. Amanda Fey says

      March 28, 2022 at 7:21 pm

      Can u use beef??

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        March 29, 2022 at 12:34 pm

        Sure!

        Reply
    2. Jo Stessman says

      March 05, 2022 at 4:29 pm

      This looks wonderful. Could I use fresh spinach?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        March 09, 2022 at 10:21 am

        Fresh spinach can make it watery. I'd recommend sautéing it first.

        Reply
    3. Mary Beth says

      December 20, 2021 at 5:17 pm

      Just looks delicious! Do you think that I could make it in a rectangle crock pot? I want to take it to a potluck

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        December 21, 2021 at 8:58 am

        Sure!

        Reply
    4. Jenn says

      August 09, 2021 at 7:58 pm

      Hello! This looks great & I love the original lazy lasagna! I have two questions. What kind of Alfredo sauce do you use or make that is THM friendly? Second, have you tried freezing this (I make mini lazy lasagna that freezes well but I’ve never frozen alfredo sauce). Thank you!

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      • Taryn says

        August 10, 2021 at 4:39 pm

        Hi Jenn, you can freeze this. As far as alfredo sauce you can make the one in this recipe: https://joyfilledeats.com/keto-chicken-alfredo/

        I'm not sure which jars are THM friendly. You would just have to watch for added ingredients and thickeners.

        Reply
    5. Dianne Vanderlist says

      January 15, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      Found it, I am making it today, Looks really good, I am actually using cottage cheese as I have no Ricotta in house.5 stars

      Reply
      • Amy says

        November 14, 2021 at 7:52 pm

        What size Pyrex casserole dish do you use for this recipe?

        I made another recipe last week of yours that called for the same amount of meat and I feel like with this recipe if I used 9x13 it would be too big.

        Suggestions… I was thinking 8x8 but I’m not sure.

        Reply
        • Taryn says

          November 14, 2021 at 9:48 pm

          The dish in my photos is a 9x13. I personally prefer thinner casseroles so everyone gets a nice piece of the melted cheese on top.

    6. Caroline says

      January 11, 2021 at 9:43 am

      I made this with a mixture of ground turkey and mild italian turkey sausage. I added sauteed mushrooms with the spinach layer. So amazing!!! I am making it again today and I'm going to use roasted eggplant as a layer. I love how versatile this recipe is.5 stars

      Reply
    7. Melissa says

      October 27, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      I’ve made this before and loved it! I’d like to assemble it, refrigerate it and bake it later. How should I adjust the temperature and or cook time? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        October 27, 2020 at 4:03 pm

        You will just need to add 5-10 minutes to the cooking time since the ingredients will be cold.

        Reply
        • Gen Peterson says

          October 11, 2021 at 5:31 pm

          Looking forward to trying the different variations mentioned in the comments. I doubt, however, that I'll be coming back to your site for more. The video ads here are obnoxious, cover the content and the "close" do not work to shut them off.

        • Taryn says

          October 12, 2021 at 7:12 am

          I'm sorry, that should not happen. I'd appreciate if you could share a screenshot with me so I can figure out why that is happening. You can email me Taryn at joyfilledeats.com.

    8. Kelly says

      September 08, 2020 at 5:29 pm

      Hi, what could I use instead of ricotta cheese, my sisters doesn't like it?, love your recipes!.

      Reply
      • Momonthemoov says

        September 30, 2020 at 10:51 pm

        Hi Kelly,
        I use 1/2 small curd cottage cheese drained with 1/2 ricotta with the egg and some Parmesan. It melts nicely and no one ever knows that Ive made the substitution. You might be able to use all cottage cheese but I think I would run it through a blender first. Hope this helps.

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        • Kelly says

          October 01, 2020 at 3:45 pm

          Thanks for replying & info!.

    9. Heather says

      July 14, 2020 at 12:51 pm

      Very yummy dinner! We aren't hard core low carbers but enjoy a low carb dinner reguarly and this is on the rotation. We don't miss the noodles at all.5 stars

      Reply
    10. Gigi Gray says

      June 23, 2020 at 12:17 am

      What if I only have canned spinach on hand. Could I use that if I drain it really well?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        June 23, 2020 at 1:35 pm

        I have never used canned spinach before but I think it would work.

        Reply
        • Judy Alvarez says

          November 17, 2021 at 10:01 pm

          Big hit tonight. I used pork sausage in it.. Very delicious!5 stars

    11. Elizabeth says

      April 30, 2020 at 10:01 pm

      We made this for dinner tonight with ground chicken. I could only find frozen spinach in a block so I defrosted it and ended up doing one layer. No complaints! Definitely a keeper!!5 stars

      Reply
    12. JoAnn Hughes says

      April 27, 2020 at 2:03 pm

      Do you have a favorite jarred Alfredo sauce?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        April 27, 2020 at 4:00 pm

        I like the Bertolli and Classico sauces.

        Reply
    13. Christine Rickert says

      April 15, 2020 at 10:17 am

      How would it work with shredded fresh roasted turkey or chicken?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        April 15, 2020 at 2:01 pm

        Instead of the ground turkey? That would be fine.

        Reply
    14. Caroline says

      April 04, 2020 at 10:48 pm

      I absolutely LOVED this recipe!! I added sliced grilled eggplant and it was amazing!5 stars

      Reply
    15. Taniya Graham says

      March 07, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      Can you use cottage cheese instead of ricotta?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        March 07, 2020 at 3:19 pm

        Yes. Enjoy!

        Reply
    16. Jennifer says

      February 19, 2020 at 10:12 pm

      Loved it!!! The only thing is when I took it out of the pan, it was like soup! Is that normal? Any suggestions as to what I should do differently next time?5 stars

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        February 21, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        Did you use frozen spinach or fresh spinach? Did you drain the liquid from the spinach?

        Reply
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