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    Low Carb Lasagna

    By Dannii · Published 27th September 2019 · Updated 17th August 2021 · 32 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links and generates income via ads · This site uses cookies · Post contains 1315 words. · About 7 minutes to read this article.

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    We have made a classic comforting Italian dish a little bit lighter by using courgette (zucchini) instead of lasagna sheets. Still all the delicious lasagna flavour from the sauce and cheese, but lower in carbs. This Low Carb Lasagna is a lighter dish, packed with veggies, that the whole family can enjoy. It's under 300 calories a portion too.

    Two plates of Low Carb Lasagna with salad.

    This low carb lasagna has the classic delicious rich meat sauce that you know and love from a lasagna, but layered in between slices of courgette (zucchini) instead of pasta sheets.

    The slices of courgette are still thick enough to hold the lasagna together, but not only make it lower in carb, but add some extra veggies too.

    I am definitely not anti-carb, in fact I am totally pro carb. But I am also pro moderation and pro garlic bread. That means that I love eating lasagna and garlic bread together.

    The combination of pasta and bread is a little bit too much for me, so I make a low carb lasagna so I can happily indulge in some garlic bread with it. Even better is that this recipe is under 300 calories for a huge portion of lasagna.

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    • Why should you try it?
    • What you will need
    • Step by step
    • Lasagna or lasagne?
    • Is this healthy?
    • Courgette/zucchini alternative
    • Does it freeze well?
    • Extra tips
    • More courgette recipes
    • Recipe
    • Feedback

    Why should you try it?

    • Low carb comfort food
    • Under 300 calories
    • Lots of added vegetables
    • Family friendly
    • Freezes well

    What you will need

    • Half a batch of our homemade pasta sauce
    • 3 medium courgettes (zucchinis), thinly sliced lengthways
    • 400g lean turkey mince
    • 8 mushrooms, thinly sliced
    • 1 onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
    • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 4 handfuls of spinach
    • 4 tablespoon 0% Greek yogurt
    • 60g mozzarella
    • 60g mature cheddar, grated

    Step by step

    One: Put all of the courgette strips on a baking sheet and in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F/Gas 6 and cook for 4 minutes each side and then set aside.

    Strips of zucchini laid out on a black baking tray.

    Two: Chop the onion and mushrooms and crush the garlic

    Chopped onion, mushrooms and garlic on a wooden chopping board.

    Three: In a large pan, heat a little oil and then add the onion, mushrooms and garlic and gently cook for 3-4 minutes.

    Chopped onion, mushrooms and garlic in a frying pan.

    Four: Add the turkey mince and cook for a further 5 minutes.

    Chopped onion, mushrooms, ground turkey and garlic in a frying pan.

    Five: Add all of the pasta sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

    Chopped onion, mushrooms, ground turkey, garlic and pasta sauce in a frying pan.

    Six: Mix together the spinach and Greek yogurt.

    A white bowl containing a mixture of yogurt and chopped spinach.

    Seven: Using a lasagna dish that is as long as (or longer than) the courgette strips are, add the meat sauce to the bottom of the dish.

    A baking dish containing a tomato meat sauce.

    Eight: Add a layer of courgette.

    A baking dish containing a tomato meat sauce and strips of cooked zucchini.

    Nine: Add a layer of the meat sauce and a layer of the spinach mix.

    A baking dish containing a tomato meat sauce, strips of cooked zucchini and a yoghurt spinach sauce.

    Ten: Add another layer of courgette, some more meat sauce and some more spinach mixture and finish by topping with the remaining courgette. Sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar on top and put in the oven at 220°C/420°F/Gas 7.

    A lasagna in a baking dish topped with un-melted cheese.

    Eleven: Bake for 20-30 minutes, until the cheese has browned.

    Low carb lasagna showing a zucchini and melted cheese topping.

    Lasagna or lasagne?

    Those of you in North America would refer to it as lasagna, but most of us outside of North America would say lasagne. However, in Italian, lasagna is the singular noun and lasagne is the plural, so I am going to go with that. Just in case anyone was confused about the spelling. Either way, this Low Carb Lasagna will please everyone.

    Is this healthy?

    Even carb lovers will love this lasagna, as it still has all the flavours you know and love - with some lighter swaps. This is a great way to get people to eat more vegetables, as it is pretty much hidden. My family didn't even know it was low carb the first time he ate it.

    I have also added a creamy spinach layer to this dish, in replace of a white sauce. So there is no flour or butter in it either and the cheese on top is just enough. We didn't skimp on the cheese either, as that would make for a bit of a sad lasagna. You could use less if you wanted to though.

    A baking dish half full of Low Carb Lasagna.

    Courgette/zucchini alternative

    You could use aubergine instead of courgette/zucchni, or use a mix of both. They have a really meaty texture too, so it's a good thing to include in a vegetable lasagna. They key to making sure the lasagna doesn't get soggy with using vegetables rather than pasta is to pre-cook the vegetable strips first.

    To save yourself some time, you could make the "lasagna sheets" ahead of time and then just layer the lasagna when you are ready to put it in the oven.

    Does it freeze well?

    This lasagna freezes really well and is a great batch cook meal. It will go a little watery when defrosted and reheated, but you could just soak that up with some paper towel, or dip some garlic bread in to it so nothing goes to waste.

    A white plate with lasagna and salad.

    Extra tips

    • To stop the lasagna getting soggy, you will want to cook the courgette a little first, before layering up the lasagna.
    • Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before serving too, this allows some of the extra liquid to soak up.
    • To save some time, pre-cook the vegetable lasagna sheets ahead of time and then assemble the lasagna when you are ready to put it in the oven.
    • We used courgette for the layers, but you could use aubergine or a mixture.

    More courgette recipes

    • Easy Courgette Fritters
    • Courgette (Zucchini) Pizza Bites
    • Courgette, Mint and Feta Frittata
    • Courgette Risotto

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    Recipe

    Low carb lasagna on a plate with salad.

    Low Carb Lasagna

    We have made a classic comforting Italian dish a little bit lighter by using courgette (zucchini) instead of lasagna sheets. Still all the delicious lasagna flavour from the sauce and cheese, but lower in carb.
    The words low carb in a white circle.
    Low Carb
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Allergen:
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    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 327kcal
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    Ingredients

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    • ½ batch tomato pasta sauce
    • 3 medium courgettes (zucchini), thinly sliced lengthways
    • 400 g turkey mince
    • 8 mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 large onion, diced
    • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
    • 2 tbsp  worcestershire Sauce
    • 120 g spinach
    • 4 tablespoon 0% Greek yogurt
    • 60 g Mozzarella
    • 60 g Cheddar

    Instructions

    • Put all the courgette strips onto a baking sheet and cook in the oven at 220°C/420°F for 4 minutes each side and then set aside.
    • In a large pan, heat a little oil and then add the onion, mushrooms and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Add the turkey and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add all the pasta sauce except 2 tablespoon and cook for a further 5 minutes.
    • Mix together the raw spinach and Greek yogurt.
    • Use a lasagna dish that is as long as your strips of courgette are. Add 2 tablespoon of the tomato sauce to the bottom and spread it around until the bottom is covered. Add a layer of courgette.
    • Then add a layer of meat sauce and top with a layer of creamy spinach.
    • Top with another layer of courgette, then the rest of the meat sauce, then the rest of the creamy spinach and finish it by topping it with the remaining courgette.
    • Finally, add the mozzarella and put in the oven at 220°C/420°F/Gas 7 for 20-30 minutes until the cheese has browned.

    Notes

    • To stop the lasagna getting soggy, you will want to cook the courgette a little first, before layering up the lasagna.
    • Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before serving too, this allows some of the extra liquid to soak up.
    • To save some time, pre-cook the vegetable lasagna sheets ahead of time and then assemble the lasagna when you are ready to put it in the oven.
    • We used courgette for the layers, but you could use aubergine or a mixture.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 1017mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3432IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 3mg
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    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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    Comments

    1. Heather

      February 18, 2022 at 5:12 pm

      Made it using lamb mince and crème fraiche instead of Greek yogurt. Was lovely. Well worth making

      Reply
    2. Jambz

      January 24, 2021 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      I made this wonderful low carb lasagna and it tastes amazing. Can't even tell the difference. I was doubtful to make with courgette coz I'm not a big fan. But this is the best. Thank you so much. The best law carb recipe ever.

      Reply
      • Dannii

        January 24, 2021 at 1:55 pm

        So glad that you enjoyed it. We think it's a great way to use courgettes too.

        Reply
    3. Elizabeth

      September 27, 2019 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous recipe! We have such a glut of courgettes these days, so this was a great way to use a few of them up. Will be making again!

      Reply
    4. Heidy L. McCallum

      September 27, 2019 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      Hey there, Danni, just dropping by to check out this wonderful recipe. I make a low carb version too but yours looks amazing and I am totally going to try this the coming week. Saving!

      Reply
    5. Sara Welch

      September 27, 2019 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      Such a hearty dinner and packed with flavor! Easily, a new family favorite recipe!

      Reply
    6. Tara

      September 27, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This looks like such a great way to use up zucchini. The flavors sound incredible and I love that it freezes well.

      Reply
    7. Andrea Metlika

      September 27, 2019 at 5:08 pm

      5 stars
      What a fabulous low carb option. It looks delicious.

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