Keto Baked Ziti

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This Keto Baked Ziti is perfect for the keto diet. It features keto ziti made with almond flour, along with ground beef, ricotta & mozzarella cheese, and keto marinara sauce. This dish is prepared in a slow cooker, so it develops deep flavors, and it is also indulgent and rich. This dish is so flavorful that everyone in the family will love it. This baked ziti stocks up perfectly, so there is no harm in prepping this dish in advance. We can serve this dish with salad or garlic-roasted vegetables for a complete, filling dinner. This Keto Slow Cooker Baked Ziti requires time, like four to six hours, but the taste is worth the time. This dish contains dairy, so this ziti dish is not suitable for dairy-intolerant people.

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STATS:

  • Caloric content: 370 kcal
  • Time of prep: 15 mints.
  • Portion size: 1 scoop
  • Time to cook: 4–6 hours
  • Cuisine: American / Italian-inspired
  • Overall time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Course: Dinner
  • Diet: Keto & Gluten-free
  • Portion: 6

EQUIPMENT:

  • Slow cooker
  • Measuring spoons
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 pack keto ziti

INGREDIENT NOTES:

BEEF:

  • Beef is used to make this keto baked ziti, or you could consume minced chicken or turkey in place of beef to make the lean dish.

KETO MARINARA SAUCE:

  • Keto marinara sauce is use to prepare this ziti and it has less than 5g net carbs for per portion. We have to use Rao’s brand marinara sauce for keto version or make at home.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • We consume fresh mozzarella cheese to make this ziti because fresh cheese is able to melt easily, and it also enriches the cheesy flavor in this baked dish.

RICOTTA CHEESE:

  • It is used to make the creamy and rich texture of this baked ziti, and we have to consume the full-fat content of this ricotta cheese to make the keto dish. We can also consume cottage cheese to make this bake.

KETO ZITI:

  • We consume ziti, which is prepared with almond flour to produce the keto pasta, or we will also consume konjac noodles or zoodles for this purpose.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. We can warm up the olive oil in a pan on moderate settings.
  2. Then we can include beef and toss to produce brown meat and drain the excess oil.
  3. We can add keto marinara to beef and simmer for three minutes, and put the pan on the shelf.
  4. Take a bowl and add parmesan cheese, garlic seasoning, eggs, ricotta cheese, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning.
  5. Combine to smooth consistency.
  6. We can make and drain the keto ziti as mentioned on the package.
  7. Then we can apply the meat sauce on bottom of cooker.
  8. Spread pasta layer than ricotta and mozzarella layer and repeat in same order.
  9. We can cover the cooker and cook for four to six hours on low flame.
  10. Now place the dish for ten minutes on shelf than serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Keto Cesar salad pairs greatly with this ziti.
  • This baked ziti has a wonderful combination with roasted garlic parmesan broccoli.
  • The sautéed spinach also greatly pairs with this ziti.
  • Cauliflower garlic breadsticks also taste nice with this dish.
  • We can also sprinkle some red flakes to garnish this dish.
    You would also include some mushrooms or olives in the sauce for different taste.

TIPS:

  • We utilize fresh mozzarella cheese as it melts well, and it is free from additives.
  • You can add some pepper flakes to add the spice.
  • We can apply some oil in the cooker so the dish will not stick.
  • You can also skip the keto pasta to prepare the dish more low-carb.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Transfer the dish in vacuum vessel and stock-up for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Reserve the dish in separate boxes for two months.

FAQs:

Can I prepare this dish without pasta?

  • We can effortlessly prepare this dish without pasta, only with a meat and cheese layer like a casserole.

Is there any alternative to ricotta cheese?

  • We would utilize cottage cheese in place of ricotta cheese for the alike taste.

Can I add some additional vegetables in this dish?

  • We can easily include spinach, zucchini slices, kale, & mushrooms to prepare the healthy and nutritious ziti.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Number of calories: 370 kcal
Whole carbs: 7.2g
Fiber: 1.2g
Protein: 28g
Vitamin A: 410 IU
Fat: 24g
Calcium: 210 mg
Serving: 6
Iron: 2.1 mg
Potassium: 390 mg
Serving size: 1.5 cups
Sodium: 590 mg
Net carbs: 5.8g