Cheesy Low-Carb Lasagna (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - Cooking spray
02 - 226 g cream cheese
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 200 g shredded mozzarella
05 - 45 g finely grated Parmesan
06 - Kosher salt
07 - Freshly ground black pepper

→ Filling

08 - 15 ml extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
10 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 15 ml tomato paste
12 - 450 g ground beef
13 - Kosher salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper
15 - 180 ml marinara sauce
16 - 1 tsp dried oregano
17 - Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
18 - 454 g ricotta cheese
19 - 170 g shredded mozzarella
20 - 45 g freshly grated Parmesan
21 - Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan together. Stir in eggs until fully incorporated. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Spread the cheese mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden and set, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely.
03 - Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, coating the onion evenly.
04 - Add ground beef to the skillet and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
05 - Return skillet to heat and stir in marinara sauce. Warm through and season with dried oregano, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
06 - Cut the baked cheese base in half widthwise, then cut each half into three equal pieces. Spoon a small amount of meat sauce into an 8-inch baking dish. Layer two pieces of cheese noodles on the bottom, spread one-third of the ricotta over noodles, top with one-third of the meat sauce, then sprinkle one-third of shredded mozzarella. Repeat layers two more times and finish with grated Parmesan on top.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, approximately 30 minutes.
08 - Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Ensure the cheese base is completely cooled before cutting to maintain its shape.

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