Ingredients

"Noodles":

• 2 large eggs
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder

Filling:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 ½ cups Marinara Sauce, divided (recipe below)
• ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 6 tbsp whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1 tbsp minced onion flakes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Keto Marinara Sauce:

Ingredients

• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 6 oz can tomato paste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

• In a large sauce pan, over low heat, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, basil, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Stir until cheeses are melted and well incorporated.

Instructions

"Noodles":

• Preheat oven to 375° Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper
• In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, cream together cream cheese and eggs.
• Next, add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
• Using a rubber spatula, fold in mozzarella cheese and mix until well incorporated.
• Spread the mixture into the baking dish, forming a nice even layer.
• Bake on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes.
• When the "noodles" are done baking, cool in the fridge for about 20 minutes and then cut into thirds. This makes three perfectly sized "noodle" layers for an 8.5 X 4.5 X 2.5 loaf pan.

Filling:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine ground beef, minced onion, oregano, garlic powder, dried basil and a pinch of salt. Cook until the meat is browned.
• Drain excess fat from pan and add 1 cup marinara sauce to meat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Putting it together:

1. Pour ¼ cup marinara sauce into bottom of loaf pan. Top with the first “noodle” layer
2. Layer a third of the ground beef mixture. Top with ¼ cup mozzarella cheese and 3 tbsp ricotta cheese, and cover with another “noodle” layer. Repeat these steps.
3. Cover the top “noodle” layer with remaining meat sauce, marinara and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle Italian seasoning over top. Bake for 20 minutes.

Estimated nutrition per serving: Calories: 399, Fat: 27g, Carbohydrates: 6.3g, Fiber: 0.7g, Protein: 33.5g

Enjoy!