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Easy Low Carb Lasagna

May 14, 2020

Easy Low Carb Lasagna

From cartoon cats to the dinner table, lasagna has been a staple in the United States for decades—but how old is this delicious dish? The first recipe appeared in writing in the 14th century, but it is thought to have originated in the Middle Ages!

This healthy take on the classic lasagna is sure to be a family favorite!

INGREDIENTS

  • 32oz low fat ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 1t garlic powder
  • 1t dried oregano leaves
  • 4-5 low carb tortillas
  • 2 24 ounce jars of marinara sauce
  • 1c lite mozzarella cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Mix ricotta/cottage cheese and seasonings in bowl
  3. Layer lasagna in this order in a 9×12 pan: sauce, tortillas, cheese. Repeat. End with sauce on the top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese
  4. Cover lasagna with foil and bake for one hour or until heated through. Allow lasagna to stand for 5min then cut into 12 squares

NOTE: You can also add cooked vegetables like squash, eggplant, onions and peppers. Make sure excess water is squeezed out of the cooked vegetables first.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

Serves 12.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Calories 250
Total Fat 12 g
Carbohydrates 19 g
Protein 13 g

RECIPE SOURCE

This recipe comes courtesy of My Bariatric Solutions.

University Bariatrics