Keto Pizzagna

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Keto Pizzagna is a very delicious and mouthwatering dish. This Pizzagna is the low-carb substitute of the traditional lasagna, along with the pizza flavor. You can able to enjoy the taste of two dishes in one, which contains the savory flavors of pizza with the thick, cheesy layers of lasagna without the additional carbs and sacrificing the flavors. This Pizzagna is made with ground meat, keto marinara, keto fathead crust, and a combination of mozzarella, ricotta, & Parmesan, and this dish contains all the similar and tasty flavors of the Italian dish. This pizza is not just low in carbs, but it is gluten-free as well, so it is ideal for people with gluten allergies also along with a keto diet. This dish is very flavorful, so even non-keto eaters will enjoy this Keto Pizzagna. We can customize this pizza with the preferred toppings like olives, pepperoni, and mushrooms.

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STATS:

  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Prep time: Twenty mints.
  • Cook time: Thirty(30) minutes
  • Total time: Fifty mints.
  • Cuisine: Italian-American fusion
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
  • Serving size: 1 slice
  • Servings: 8

EQUIPMENT:

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Grater

INGREDIENTS:

CRUST:

  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
  • 2 oz. cream cheese
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • 1 large egg

FILLING:

  • 1 lb. beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • One teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt
  • 1 cup keto marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
  • Black pepper powder
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • We have to use the low moisture and part-skim mozzarella cheese so it melts easily to maintain the fat content and we use it to make the crust and topping; we can also use the full-fat cheese for the best flavor.

CREAM CHEESE:

  • Cream cheese makes a creamy and soft crust.

ALMOND FLOUR:

  • Almond flour is low-carb and gluten-free and we have to use fine flour for the best texture as it gives the structure and the nutty flavor.

EGGS:

  • Eggs will bind the components together and it helps the crust and ricotta mixture to maintain their shape while baking.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE:

  • We have to use good quality Italian sausage we can also use ground beef with the Italian seasoning but the sausages will taste more.

KETO MARINARA SAUCE:

  • We have to use the keto marinara sauce to make the keto dish and we should have to read the label before buying the sauce.

RICOTTA CHEESE:

  • Ricotta cheese will give the filling a rich, creamy texture; and we have to use the full-fat ricotta as it provides the best flavor and texture.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

  • Parmesan cheese gives the layer of topping a crisp, salty dimension and we have to use the freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor.

TOPPING:

  • We can top this dish with the preferred topping like olives, mushrooms, & pepperoni as we like but they should be keto-friendly.

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

INSTRUCTION:

  1. We can preheat the oven to three-seventy-five degrees F.
  2. We can melt the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese in the microwave in a bowl.
  3. Now we can add the egg & almond flour and mix till we get dough.
  4. We can evenly distribute the dough in a dish.
  5. Now we can put the dough in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till the dough gets golden.
  6. We can add the onion seasoning, beef, & Italian seasoning in a skillet over moderate flame and cook till the beef gets golden brown.
  7. Then we can combine the ricotta, egg, and salt in a small bowl
  8. We can cover the crust with the marinara sauce.
  9. Now we can spread the ricotta mixture with a spoon on the marinara sauce.
  10. Then we can add Parmesan & mozzarella to the marinara sauce.
  11. Now we can add the pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, or pepper oven to the cheese.
  12. We can cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake this dish for 20 to 25 minutes or till the cheese gets brown and bubbly.
  13. We can cool down this Keto Pizzagna for a few minutes then slice and serve.

TIPS:

  • You would prepare fathead dough in advance and place in the fridge for some time.
  • We could sprinkle some crushed red pepper on the cheese for the spicy twist in pizzagna.
  • You can also broil this dish for two to three minutes at last to make the dish crispier.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • We would place this dish in the closed container and stock this dish for four days.

FREEZER:

  • We can cover the slices of this dish with aluminum foil and store this dish for 2 months.

FAQs:

Is this dish spicy?

  • This dish is not spicy at all but you can add some red pepper flakes to make the dish spicier.

Can I make this dish vegetarian?

  • We can make this dish vegetarian and add the sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach as a substitute for the meat.

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

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net Carbs: 4g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 32g
Sodium: 780mg
Calories: 420 kcal
Calcium: 280mg
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 380mg
Total Carbs: 7g
Vitamin A: 620 IU