Lasagna * Low Carb, Low fat version

 We are always looking for ways to eat healthy, but have meals that are delicious. It helps when you are dieting and can have something yummy AND stay withing your macros.

I stumbled across this recipe the other day and thought I would give it a try. I am learning an entirely new way to cook with these low carb low fat, high protein options. It can be hit or miss. Well this one is a hit for sure! I give credit to Katrina Christine on Tik Tok. She created this dish and it's really a winner for sure! So here goes.

You will need a 13x9 lasagna dish and a Loaf Pan 

NOODLES:

2 eggs

1 cup low fat cottage cheese ( "Good Culture" has lowest carb count) 

1/3 cup of water

1 scoop of Devotion Buttery Blend Protein Powder ( optional ) by adding this we've upped the protein

1/4 cup fat free shredded mozzarella

Italian Seasoning

Place all of the above in a blender mixing well.

In a 13 x 9 inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray, place the mixture and spread it evenly. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning of your choice. She uses Tastefully Simple Italian garlic seasoning. I use Son of Italy brand. 

Bake uncovered in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

When done it should feel slightly firm, and as it cools it will flatten and firm up more. Allow to cool completely. 

Once cooled and you are ready to assemble the lasagna you will cut it in 3 equal " noodles". They will be the perfect size for the Loaf pan you will make it in.( you are not cutting length wise, but by width.)

CHEESE FILLING:

1 cup of low fat cottage cheese

2 teaspoons of grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg

1teaspoon of Italian seasoning

Place in you blender and blend well, and sit aside.

MEAT AND SAUCE:

1 pound of ground meat ( lean beef, or lean turkey, I used turkey 93% lean)

2 Cups of Marinara ( I use Rao's because it has less sugars)

1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and a sprinkle of garlic powder

Brown the ground beef, drain any fat and add sauce, let it simmer a while. 

You will need 1 cup of fat free Mozzarella Cheese( rinsed) and 2 teaspoons of grated Parmesan cheese.

NOTE: Rinse the fat free Mozzarella in cold water. Pat dry or just let it drain as pictured. The reason is that there is an additive sprinkled in the fat free cheese that prevents it from melting, and it will also remove added carbs from the additive.( often a cornstarch type powder)

Next we build our Lasagna. Using a loaf pan, spray with cooking spray.

1st layer is meat sauce

then place one of the 3 noodles on top

1/3 of the cheese filling goes on the noodle, then meat sauce, then 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese.

Noodle,1/3cheese filling, meat sauce, 1/4mozzarella

Then add your last layer, noodle remaining cheese filling, meat sauce and remaining mozzarella. Sprinkle the top with the Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.

Bake uncovered at 375 for 45 minutes.

This makes 4 servings, cutting 4 equal slices the width of the loaf pan. 

633 calories, 11.1 Net Carbs 73.3g protein per serving

The next time I make this I will experiment by using Egg Beaters instead of whole eggs. This will reduce the fat and calories.