Low-Carb Cabbage Layered Lasagna
Low-Carb Cabbage Layered Lasagna trades pasta sheets for tender cabbage leaves, letting the rich beef-tomato sauce and creamy cheeses shine through in each hearty bite. Hints of basil, thyme, and nutmeg add warmth, while mozzarella and Parmesan create a bubbly, golden top. It’s a comforting bake ideal for family dinners or make-ahead meal prep when you want classic lasagna flavor with a lighter twist.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Low-Carb Cabbage Layered Lasagna, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until the meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease. Add the carrots and mushrooms. Add the tomatoes and break them up with a fork. Add the basil, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, thyme, and nutmeg. Reduce the heat and simmer the meat sauce for 30 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Submerge the cabbage in the boiling water and carefully separate the leaves. Cook until the leaves are limp, about 3 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Combine the cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and oregano in a bowl, then set aside.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and lay a layer of cooked cabbage leaves flat on the bottom.
- 5
Reserve 1/4 cup of the meat sauce. Layer 1/2 of the remaining sauce over the cabbage leaves in the baking pan. Layer 1/2 of the cottage cheese mixture, followed by 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Add a second layer of cabbage leaves, then the remaining 1/2 of the meat sauce, the remaining cottage cheese mixture, and the remaining mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle the reserved 1/4 cup meat sauce on top and finish with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it sit for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 407.83 kcal High 20%
- Protein 24.53 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 16.37 g 6%
- Total Fat 28.53 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 9.58 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.43 mg High 21%
- Sodium 620.73 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 3.19 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 5.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 435.17 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 2.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 433.49 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 118.39 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 32.22 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Low Carb Cabbage Layered Lasagna is made with 18 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Basil, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 407.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Low-Carb Cabbage Layered Lasagna made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Dried Parsley. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Low-Carb Cabbage Layered Lasagna?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 407.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Low-Carb Cabbage Layered Lasagna easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Low-Carb Cabbage Layered Lasagna healthy?
- Low-Carb Cabbage Layered Lasagna has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 407.83 calories and 24.53 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 620.73 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.58 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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