I’ve been hearing about the Keto diet everywhere! I have a few friends that are on it and have lost a ton of weight. I decided to give it a go a few weeks ago and so far so good. The food I’m allowed to eat is right up my alley. Low carb, High fat and so delicious like this Keto Cauliflower Ziti I’m sharing today.
Keto Cauliflower Ziti
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I recently subscribed to a Keto subscription box (because you know how much I love my subscription boxes!) called Keto Can. Every month, they send out Keto snacks and food you can eat on a Keto diet. In the box was a recipe for Keto Cauliflower Ziti. I was intrigued. I love cauliflower pizza so was curious to see how this casserole would taste.
It tastes like lasagna, but without the carbs! Even if you aren’t a big cauliflower fan, you’ll probably still enjoy this recipe. The cauliflower acts as the noodles and takes on the flavours of the sauce.
It’s meaty, cheesy and filling! I was full after one serving. Leftovers the next day heated up in the microwave were equally as delicious. The best part was that I could enjoy comfort food guilt-free!
How to Make Keto Cauliflower Ziti
The first step is to blanche the cauliflower. Add the cauliflower florets to a boiling pot of water and cook for 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and set aside for later.
Next, you’ll need to cook the onions and beef. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it’s softened. Then add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for one minute. Lastly, add the ground beef, salt and pepper and brown the beef.
Once the beef is cooked, stir in the tomato paste and oregano and cook for two more minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat.
Pour the meat sauce over the cauliflower and stir to combine.
It’s time to assemble! Spread out half the cauliflower mixture in a 9×13 casserole dish. Top with half the ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan. Then add the rest of the cauliflower mixture and top with the remaining cheeses.
Bake for 25 minutes and serve hot.
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My friend, Becky, was here when I made this recipe. She also had just started following the Keto diet too. We both were in heaven eating it. I gave her a plate to take home because it was just me here at home. My girls didn’t want any.
For more low carb recipes, try my Mashed Cauliflower, Keto Cheese Balls,Keto Butter Chicken with Noodles,Keto Brussels Sprouts Casserole,Keto Zuppa Toscana,Low Carb Chicken Divan,Parmesan Crisps, and Bacon, Spinach and Mushroom Crustless Quiche. You might also like these Keto Pecan Butter Tarts or Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake.
We love this Creamy Cauliflower, Cauliflower Rice Enchilada Bowl, Beef Picadillo Shepherd’s Pie, Air Fryer Cauliflower and Cauliflower Pizza Crust.
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Keto Cauliflower Ziti
Created by Stacie Vaughan
Servings 8
Prep Time 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 55 minutes minutes
Enjoy all the flavours of hearty Italian meal without the carbs! This keto casserole is meaty and cheesy.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28oz can
- 1 cauliflower cut into florets
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef, salt and pepper and cook until beef is browned.
Stir in tomato paste and oregano and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
Pour meat sauce over the cauliflower and stir to combine.
In a 9×13 baking dish, spread out half the cauliflower. Top with half the ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan. Add the rest of the cauliflower and top with the remaining cheeses.
Bake for 25 minutes. Serve hot.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.8g | Protein: 31.4g | Fat: 13.1g | Saturated Fat: 7.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 74.2mg | Sodium: 454.6mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3.4g
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Course Casseroles
Cuisine Italian
Keyword cauliflower, keto, keto diet, low carb
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