One Pan Skillet Lasagna Zoodles – Zucchini Noodles – Low Carb / Keto

Healthy One Pan Zucchini Noodle Skillet Lasagna Zoodles – makes the perfect easy weeknight dish! Best of all, it’s low carb, keto & makes a delicious twist on lasagna. Gluten free – no one will miss the pasta with this dish! Plus a VIDEO!

With the cooler temps headed our way, we’ve been wanting to drown ourselves in all the comfort food a.k.a. cheesy pasta dishes like this Easy Skinny Skillet Lasagna.

But since I had a bunch of garden zucchini still waiting to be used up, I decided to swap out the pasta for ribboned zucchini noodles (zoodles) to make this delicious easy Zucchini Lasagna instead.

REASONS TO LOVE THIS NO-NOODLES LASAGNA RECIPE:

• easy to make
• a one pan 30 minute dinner recipe
• macro friendly: 282 calories, 31 grams of protein, 11 grams net carbs and 10 grams of fat
• healthier comfort food
• low carb & keto friendly

Ever since switching to a mainly grain free lifestyle, I love making veggie noodles for a lower carb option. You can use either a vegetable peeler to get them into the wider ribbons which resembles the lasagna pasta more.

INGREDIENTS FOR NOODLE-LESS ZUCCHINI LASAGNA:

• ground turkey – leave out for a meatless dish
• cremini or button mushrooms
• garlic
• avocado or olive oil
• zucchini
• diced tomatoes
• tomato sauce
• tomato paste
• dried oregano
• crushed red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper
• fresh chopped basil
• mozzarella cheese
• cottage cheese
• ricotta cheese
• spinach

Tips for making the best Skillet Lasagna Zoodles:

• Prep the zoodles up to 3-4 days in advance by storing them in an air-tight sealed container in the fridge
• To avoid a runny and soggy sauce, it helps to pat them down with a paper towel after you’ve spiralized them to remove some of that extra moisture that zucchini tend to have.
• You can even keep this entirely meatless and add sliced mushrooms instead.
• I made two batches, one with ground turkey and one with sauteed mushrooms and they both worked really well.

I used the same base as I did for my Easy Skinny Skillet Lasagna and just reduced the amount of water I added since the zucchini will release a lot of water on its own.

My husband absolutely loved this dish, in fact he couldn’t even tell these were zucchini noodles when he first glanced into the pan.  He is not usually a fan of zucchini noodles so I’m so glad that he even requested seconds of this.

If you’re looking for a comforting dish that’s low on carbs and still full of flavor, this may be your new favorite way to enjoy lasagna.

More zucchini recipes you might like:

Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp

Keto Zucchini Noodles with Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

Healthy Chicken Chow Mein Zoodles

Teriyaki Chicken Zoodles

Kung Pao Chicken Zoodles

Mongolian Beef Zoodles

Cauliflower Alfredo Zoodles

Asian Zucchini Cucumber Noodle Salad

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One Pan Lasagna with Ribbon Zucchini Noodles

Prep Time

16 mins

Cook Time

14 mins

Total Time

29 mins

 

One Pan Zucchini Noodle Skillet Lasagna Zoodles - makes the perfect easy weeknight dish! Best of all, it's lower carb & makes a delicious twist on lasagna made with zucchini noodles, mushrooms, and spinach. Gluten-free - no one will miss the pasta with this dish!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: healthy dinner, healthy lasagna, keto, keto dinner, low carb lasagna, zoodles recipe, zucchini

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 282 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

• 1/2 - 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey , omit if you want to keep this a meatless dish
• 1/2 cup cremini or button mushrooms , sliced
• 2-3 cloves of garlic , minced
• 1/2 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
• 5-6 medium zucchini , peeled
• 1 (14.5-ounce can) diced tomatoes
• 1 (8-ounce can) tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes , to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2.5 Tablespoons fresh chopped basil , divided
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
• 2/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 1/3 cup low-fat ricotta cheese for garnish optional
• sprinkle of parmesan cheese for garnish optional

Optional Add-Ins:

• 1-1/2 - 2 cups spinach , chopped
• 2 medium zucchini , peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup water , reserved as needed

Instructions

1. Spiralize zucchini using the ribbon blade or a vegetable peeler; set aside. Pat dry with a paper towel. (This step can be done up to 3 days in advance. Simply store zoodles in an airtight container with a paper towel to help absorb excess moisture.)

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add in the ground meat and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes, making sure to crumble and break down into small pieces as it cooks; drain excess fat.

3. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds to a minute or until fragrant. Add mushrooms and optional chopped zucchini, if using and saute for 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, red pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon of basil. Bring to a boil and reduce heat allowing to simmer. Stir constantly until sauce begins to thicken (about 5 minutes).
4. Add the ribboned zucchini noodles and cover with lid.
5. After 2 minutes, remove the cover, swirl the zucchini around using tongs to avoid sticking to the pan.
6. Continue cooking until zucchini is tender (another 2-5 minutes). If adding spinach, stir in after 3 minutes and cover.
7. Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella and cottage cheese. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
8. Top with dollops of ricotta cheese. Cover the pan and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
9. Remove from stove and sprinkle with chopped parsley, basil, and parmesan cheese if desired.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Add water as needed if the sauce is evaporating.

*If zucchini is letting out too much water, mix 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 teaspoon of cold water in a small cup. Add to the pan before adding the cottage cheese. Bring to a boil to allow sauce to thicken up. Add cottage cheese as directed above.

Nutrition Facts

One Pan Lasagna with Ribbon Zucchini Noodles

Amount Per Serving (1 serving (1/4 recipe))

Calories 282 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 11g

Protein 31g 62%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.