Cabbage Lasagna
This very filling, low-carb lasagna recipe uses cabbage leaves in place of lasagna noodles. You may find it every bit as good if not better than traditional lasagna.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add carrots and mushrooms. Add tomatoes and break up using a fork. Add basil, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, thyme, and nutmeg. Reduce heat and simmer meat sauce for 30 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Immerse cabbage in the boiling water and carefully break off leaves. Cook until leaves are limp, about 3 minutes. Drain.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and oregano in a bowl and set aside.'}
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4
{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and place a layer of cooked cabbage leaves flat in the bottom.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Reserve 1/4 cup of meat sauce. Layer 1/2 the remaining sauce on top of the cabbage leaves in the baking pan. Layer 1/2 the cottage cheese mixture followed by 1/2 the mozzarella cheese. Add a second layer of cabbage leaves, followed by remaining 1/2 of meat sauce, remaining cottage cheese mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle reserved 1/4 cup meat sauce on top and finish with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit 15 minutes before slicing.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (12 servings total)