Lasagne con Strati di Zucchine e Carne Ragù (Keto)
Lasagna with Zucchini Layers and Meat Ragù (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: zucchini replaces pasta, low-carb thickener for béchamel, ensure no added sugar in tomato sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto-friendly adaptation of the classic Italian lasagna, using thinly sliced zucchini instead of pasta sheets. Layers of rich beef and pork ragù, creamy béchamel (made with low-carb thickener), and a generous amount of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese are baked until golden and bubbly.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, ground pork, zucchini, crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, heavy cream, butter, almond flour (for béchamel), mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, herbs (basil, oregano), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Zucchini replaces pasta, low-carb thickener for béchamel, ensure no added sugar in tomato sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per le Lasagne, può confermare che non c'è zucchero aggiunto nel sugo di pomodoro?
For the Lasagne, please confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato sauce, flour in béchamel (if not specified keto), onion/garlic carb contribution in large portions.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.