Low Carb Cabbage Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 green cabbage (head, quartered and cored)
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated, plus more for topping)
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 lb ground beef
• salt (to taste)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 24 oz marinara sauce (low-carb or sugar-free)
• 1.5 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Quarter a head of cabbage and cut out the core at a diagonal to make the leaves more uniform.

3. 3

   Boil the cabbage wedges in a large pot of water for about 5 minutes until they start to get tender.

4. 4

   Transfer the cabbage to a colander to drain the excess water and set aside.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated parmesan, 1 beaten egg, and 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley. Mix well until fully combined.

6. 6

   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Season with salt and Italian seasoning.

7. 7

   Add the chopped onions to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes until the onions start to soften.

8. 8

   Pour in the marinara sauce, lower the heat, and let the meat sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.

9. 9

   To assemble, spread a base layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

10. 10

    Add a layer of the boiled cabbage leaves over the sauce, followed by a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture.

11. 11

    Repeat the layers (sauce, cabbage, ricotta) one more time.

12. 12

    Add a final layer of meat sauce on top.

13. 13

    Sprinkle with additional grated parmesan and a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.

14. 14

    Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

Ensure the cabbage is well-drained before layering to prevent the lasagna from becoming watery. If the cabbage leaves are very thick, you can pat them dry with paper towels.

Nutrition per serving

• low-carb
• keto
• cabbage
• lasagna
• dinner
• main dish
• baked
• gluten-free