Keto Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Keto Mexican Lasagna

This delicious and easy to make low-carb Mexican Lasagna is sure to be a family favorite again and again! By substituting Palmini Lasagna noodles instead of pasta, you will cut the carbs from 40 grams per serving down to 4 grams! You certainly will not miss the pasta and your waistline will thank you!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 cans (10 oz each) Rotel Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pkg low-sodium taco seasoning mix
  • 1 can (16oz) refried beans
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 can Palmini lasagna noodles, drained and rinsed
  • Sliced green onions, fresh diced tomatoes, black olives and sour cream, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 8x8-inch glass baking dish and large skillet with cooking spray.
  2. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, bell pepper and onion; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until turkey is crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in undrained Rotel tomatoes and taco seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up large pieces.
  4. Spread 1/3rd of the meat sauce over bottom of dish. Place Palmini noodles over the meat sauce, top with half of the refried beans, 3/4 cup cheese and then 1/3rd of the meat sauce again. Repeat the layers. Top with remaining noodles followed by meat sauce and cheese.
  5. Spray the underside of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Cover dish tightly with the foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15 minutes more or until cheese melts and sauce is bubbly.
  6. Top with optional green onions, diced tomatoes, black olives and serve with sour cream, if desired. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS

Palmini Low Carb Lasagna | 4g of Carbs per serving | 14 Ounce cans on Amazon

I have found Palmini noodles at my local Publix Supermarket. It is also available at several Whole Foods Markets in my area. They are in the pasta section usually near the gnocchi. Varieties include Angel Hair and Linguini, as well. You can also find them on Amazon.com View another one of my Palmini recipe favorites here - Shrimp Linguine.

Palmini lasagna noodles