Healthy Low Carb Lasagna
December 10th, 2012If you have a craving for lasagna, but want to stay away from carbs, here is a recipe that will satisfy you. Feel free to modify and add ingredients such as olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or lean ground turkey to make a more substantial meal. Another benefit to this meal is the few ingredients and the short prep time.
- 1 cup fat free ricotta cheese
- 1 bunch of fresh basil
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups low sodium marinara sauce
- 1 large eggplant sliced into 1/4 inch slices
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- olive oil
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Beat one large egg and mix in the fat free ricotta with salt and pepper to taste. In a small baking pan or loaf pan, spread the bottom with olive oil. Place a thin layer of sauce on the bottom. Add a slice of eggplant. Spread the ricotta/egg mixture on top. Follow this with a layer of basil leaves. Add marinara sauce, and repeat with a layer of eggplant. You should end with a layer of sauce and basil on top with a sprinkle of olive oil. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes depending on how many layers. Garnish with fresh basil leaves on top. Enjoy!
