The Keto Baked Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce is a warm dinner. It is made with ravioli, ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese. This meal is prepared in 45 minutes, so you can make it for a quick dinner. This recipe is healthy for the keto diet because it contains low-carb content. You can put it in a container and save it for later use. It contains 480 kcal, 38g protein, and 7g net carbs in one serving. Serve this Keto Baked Cheese Ravioli with chicken breast, noodles, and Italian salad.
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STATS:
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Serving size: 1 portion
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Cuisine: Italian
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: Keto
EQUIPMENT:
- Large skillet
- Baking dish
- Mixing spoon
- Measuring cups
- Aluminum foil
- Knife & cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 bags keto-friendly cheese ravioli
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 & ½ cups keto marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tsp. olive oil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
KETO CHEESE RAVIOLI:
- You can use the Keto cheese ravioli to give a soft texture and provide cheesy filling to the recipe. You can also use almond flour and mozzarella, or whatever is easy for you.
GROUND BEEF:
- This Ground beef will provide protein and a rich flavor to the meat sauce. It will also make the filling fresher. If you want, you can also use ground turkey, chicken, or pork instead
SUGAR-FREE MARINARA SAUCE:
- This sugar-free marinara sauce will give the meat sauce a nice tomato taste and keep it moist and provide an extra taste in the dish.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella cheese will provide a creamy texture to the baked ravioli. It also melts smoothly and creates a golden and cheesy topping.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, preheat the oven and lightly grease the baking dish.
- Take a pan and cook the beef until it gets brown then drain the extra fat.
- Now add garlic powder, and seasoning to the beef and mix it well.
- Add the marinara sauce over it and mix so the beef gets fully covered.
- Spread a small amount of marinara sauce in the dish
- Now put a layer of keto cheese ravioli on top of the sauce.
- Then add more meat sauce on top and sprinkle some mozzarella cheese.
- Keep doing the same layers till all the ravioli sauce and mozzarella are finished.
- At the end, sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover it with foil and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Last, let it rest for 10 minutes so it will set properly, and then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MAIN MEALS:
- Grilled chicken breast
- Garlic butter shrimp
- Italian-style turkey meatballs
KETO SIDE DISHES:
- Garlic roasted broccoli
- Zucchini noodles
- Cauliflower mash
FRESH SALADS:
- Cucumber tomato salad
- Italian chopped salad
- Spinach avocado salad
TIPS:
- You can use marinara sauce that contains low carb.
- Don’t cook the beef too much because it will become dry.
- You should read the instructions on the ravioli pack
- Let them rest so that they will not break while baking.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the cheese ravioli to a container and store for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- You can also keep it stored in a container for 2 months.
FAQs:
Should I use ground turkey in the recipe?
- Yes, you can use ground turkey in the recipe. It also works well, as per your choice.
Which cheese works best to prepare the ravioli?
- Mozzarella cheese will work best because it melts nicely.
Is this recipe good for meal prep?
- Yes, you can make the meal and keep it in the fridge or freezer and use them when needed.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 480 kcal
Total Fat: 31 g
Protein: 38 g
Total Carbs: 10 g
Fiber: 3 g
Net Carbs: 7 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Calcium: 310 mg
Iron: 3 mg
Potassium: 420 mg
Serving size: 1/8