Keto Gluten Free Zucchini Lasagna with Turkey Sausage Ragu | Low Carb Easy Dinner Recipe

Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

I share my new favourite low carb easy dinner recipe for Keto Gluten Free Zucchini Lasagna with Turkey Ragu, perfect for adults and picky kids alike!

Confession: I enjoy eating lasagna, but I rarely make it at home. Why? Well, it’s usually just me and the hubs at home so I can rarely justify a massive casserole for two, and when I do entertain, I tend to want to make something lighter and/or more elegant. Lasagna is sunday comfort food that I’m SURE I’ll be well versed in once my kid(s) get of eating age, but for now, it’s just a bit too heavy and much. Not this Keto Gluten Free Zucchini Lasagna. This recipe is simple, healthy and PACKED with protein and veggies, it instantly became a family favourite.

How to Make Keto Gluten Free Zucchini Lasagna with Turkey Sausage Ragu

I tend not to eat a ton of carbs at dinner for the simple reason that they fill me up too much so I don’t enjoy my nightly chocolate fudgicle and popcorn #PregnancyLife. Ha, no but seriously, I’d rather have room for chocolate than rice, wouldn’t you? This recipe for Keto Gluten Free Zucchini Lasagna with Turkey Sausage Ragu is surprisingly filling, but is super low carb and nutrient packed.

I start by slicing my zucchini into thin lasagna-like noodles and then drawing the moisture out of them using a little science trick we know of as osmosis. You want to make sure to dry the HELL out of them before you use them. This ensures that our zucchini noodles have a bit of an al dente like bite, but also don’t leach too much moisture into the casserole once cooking.

Next, I make a delicious ragu using my favourite lean turkey sausage meat, and veggies for my Keto Gluten Free Zucchini Lasagna. I actually love mushrooms in my ragu, but you can also easily add in whatever veggies you have in the fridge. You can also easily make this vegan by using canned beans instead. The key is to get your ragu to be REALLY tight. This shouldn’t be a loose sauce like you would enjoy normally on your spaghetti. It should be super thick and chunky so that when it bakes and that last little bit of moisture comes out of your mushrooms, you won’t be left with a soggy mess.

Then it’s all about the cheese. I use havarti which is obviously SO not traditional, but I find it supplies a MUCH better flavour profile compared to mozzarella which I have always found to be a little hum-drum in the flavour department. Of course, you can choose your favourite melty cheese (the melty factor is kinda key though!)

This Keto Gluten Free Zucchini Lasagna doesn’t have to be made in a casserole. I have also built it in single-serving ramekins or small tin containers if you want to meal prep and freeze them. Just rewarm from frozen covered for about 30-40 minutes at 375 F, removing the foil in the last 10 minutes until bubbly and hot.

Now let me know, what’s your favourite family recipe that you would love to see lightened up or made gluten free, keto, paleo or whatever you dream of!

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Keto Gluten Free Zucchini Lasagna

I share my new favourite low carb easy dinner recipe for Keto Gluten Free Zucchini Lasagna with Turkey Ragu, perfect for adults and picky kids alike!

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CourseMain Course

CuisineAmerican

Prep Time20 minutes minutes

Cook Time1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Total Time1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes

Servings8 - 10 people

Calories274kcal

AuthorAbbey Sharp

Ingredients

• ▢ 3 medium zucchini sliced into 1/8 inch thick long strips
• ▢ 1 tsp kosher salt
• ▢ 2 tsp olive oil
• ▢ 1 pound turkey sausage casing removed and diced
• ▢ 1 small sweet onion finely chopped
• ▢ 3 garlic cloves minced
• ▢ 8 oz cremini mushrooms thinly sliced
• ▢ 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• ▢ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• ▢ 2 tsp dried oregano
• ▢ 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ 1 1/2 cups part-skim or regular ricotta cheese
• ▢ 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 4 cups shredded Havarti cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 F.
• Spread the zucchini out onto a baking sheet lined with paper towel or a kitchen towel and salt on both sides. Allow to sit for 15 minutes. Towel dry and press down the zucchini slices to remove the moisture.
• In a nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add in the sausage (out of the casing) and break it into small pieces. Once it's almost cooked through, add the onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. Add in the mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
• Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano and spinach. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the mixture is VERY thick and chunky. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• In a small bowl, mix the ricotta, parm and egg.
• Spread about 1/2 cup of sauce onto the bottom of a 9x13" baking dish. Add a layer of zucchini, then a layer of the ricotta mixture (about 1/2 cup) and a sprinkle of the grated havarti. Repeat with another layer of the sauce, zucchini, ricotta and havarti. You should have enough for three layers.
• Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown. Allow it to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories274kcalCarbohydrates9gProtein23gFat16gSaturated Fat8gCholesterol101mgSodium866mgPotassium628mgFiber2gSugar5gVitamin A1290IUVitamin C18.9mgCalcium270mgIron1.7mg

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Abbey Sharp

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.