With tasty layers of spinach and cream cheese, seasoned ground beef, and mozzarella, this lasagna is a big hit every time I make it. This lasagna is so delicious. Warm layers of seasoned spinach, ground beef, and melted cheese - you won’t miss the noodles! I have learned that quite often, the flavors we associate with grains are, in fact, the flavors of the fillings and toppings. This is true for pizza (see this cauliflower pizza crust), and it’s also true for keto lasagna and zucchini lasagna.
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Frozen chopped spinach: I like to use frozen chopped spinach because I always have it in the freezer, which is very convenient. Olive oil: I love cooking with this delicious oil. But if you prefer an oil with a higher smoke point, you can use avocado oil instead. Ground beef: I use lean ground beef (85% lean and 15% fat). Leaner than that will not be as flavorful. Ground beef is one of my favorite ingredients! It’s so versatile. In addition to this recipe, I use it in countless others, including Cuban picadillo, baked hamburgers, and bacon-wrapped meatloaf. Onion and garlic: It’s fine to use jarred minced garlic, although freshly minced tastes better. Kosher salt and black pepper: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt and freshly ground black pepper. Marinara sauce: It’s best to use a sugar-free brand such as Rao’s. Cream cheese: I use full-fat cream cheese. Egg: I use large eggs in most of my recipes, this one included. Cheeses: I like to use shredded mozzarella. Occasionally, I add grated parmesan.
Cook the beef and onion in olive oil. Drain the beef mixture and return it to the skillet. Add the garlic and mix in the marinara sauce. Turn the heat off. Soften the cream cheese in the microwave. Add the egg, black pepper, and salt. With a spatula, add the drained spinach and mix to blend everything together. However, you can serve it with a side if you wish. When I do, I like to serve it with a simple salad that I can make ahead of time, such as one of these:
Tomato salad Arugula salad Cucumber salad Israeli salad Asparagus salad Cucumber tomato salad
You can also cut the lasagna into individual portions and freeze them in freezer bags for up to three months.
