Low-Carb Palmini Lasagna (Keto & Gluten-Free)

"slice of low-carb lasagna with palmini noodles, meat sauce, and melted mozzarella on a white plate with fresh basil garnish under natural light"

Transform your favorite Italian comfort food into a healthy, low-carb masterpiece using Palmini hearts of palm noodles.

KEY INFO

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Dietary: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free

Preparing palmini lasagna noodles in a rustic kitchen, soaking them in a white ceramic dish with milk, surrounded by measuring cups and a colander, under natural light

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

– 9×13 inch baking dish
– Large skillet
– Colander
– Medium mixing bowl
– Cheese grater

INGREDIENTS

For the Base
– 2 cans (15 oz each) Palmini Lasagna Noodles
– 1 lb (450g) ground beef or turkey
– 2¼ cups (560ml) marinara sauce (sugar-free for keto)

Browning ground beef in a skillet with visible caramelization and steam, minced garlic ready for addition, under warm lighting

For the Cheese Layer
– 15 oz (425g) ricotta cheese
– 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella
– 6 tbsp (30g) grated parmesan
– 1 egg
– 2 cloves garlic, minced

Mixing ricotta cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, and garlic in a white bowl with wooden spoon

METHOD

1. Prep Noodles
Drain and rinse Palmini noodles
Soak in milk for 30 minutes
Pat dry thoroughly

Hands layering palmini noodles over marinara sauce in a glass baking dish with other ingredients prepared nearby

2. Layer Assembly
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Layer: Palmini noodles → meat → cheese mixture → sauce
Repeat layers twice
Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan

Layering meat sauce over palmini noodles in a baking dish with cheese mixture on the side, in a warmly lit kitchen.

CRUCIAL TIPS

– Don’t skip soaking the Palmini noodles
– Pat noodles completely dry to prevent watery lasagna
– Let lasagna rest before cutting for cleaner slices
– Use full-fat cheese for best keto macros

Close-up image of the final layer of a lasagna with browned mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and visible sauce bubbles around the dish edges

STORAGE & VARIATIONS

Macros per serving (6 servings):
Calories: 350 | Protein: 28g | Net Carbs: 8g | Fat: 22g

Cross-section of palmini lasagna showing layers of noodles, meat, and cheese, garnished with fresh basil, on a white plate under natural window light

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