Description
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional lasagna using cabbage instead of pasta, making it low in carbs.
Ingredients
- 2 large heads of green cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully remove the core from the cabbage heads and blanch the leaves in the boiling water for about 2-3 minutes until softened. Remove and set aside to cool.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain excess fat, then add the diced onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Layer 4-5 cabbage leaves over the sauce, then spread half of the ricotta mixture over the cabbage.
- Add another layer of meat sauce, followed by more cabbage leaves. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of meat sauce on top. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the meat with sautéed mushrooms and spinach.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg