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The best keto substitutes for lasagna noodles
Lasagna is layers of sauce, cheese and meat, and the noodles are mostly structure. Thin planks of vegetable or a baked cheese sheet hold the layers just as well.
Pasta (cooked): 40.7 g netBaked cheese “noodle” sheets: 0.6 g net
4 swaps that work
01Zucchini planks2.6 g net · 1 cup sliced (124 g)
- Best for
- Classic meat lasagna
- How
- Slice lengthwise about ⅛ inch thick, salt, rest 15 minutes, blot dry, and roast or grill briefly before layering.
- Watch for
- Pre-cooking and blotting is what keeps the lasagna from sitting in water.
02Eggplant slices2.4 g net · 1 cup cubed (82 g)
- Best for
- Vegetable or sausage lasagna, parmigiana-style bakes
- How
- Slice thin, brush with oil and roast until soft and golden, then layer.
03Baked cheese “noodle” sheets0.6 g net · 1 oz (28 g)
- Best for
- Lasagna that tastes closest to the original
- How
- Mix shredded mozzarella, an egg and grated parmesan, spread thin on a lined sheet pan and bake until set. Cut into sheets.
04Hearts of palm lasagna sheets1.6 g net · ½ cup (73 g)
- Best for
- Quick weeknight versions
- How
- Some brands sell flat sheets. Rinse and layer straight in.
Tips from the kitchen
- Let any keto lasagna rest 15 minutes after baking so it slices cleanly.
- Use a thick sauce and drain ricotta well to keep the layers firm.
Net carbs per serving
From our food database. Serving sizes differ, so they are listed.
Recipes that use these swaps
Quick answers
What is the best keto substitute for lasagna noodles?
It depends on the dish. Zucchini planks is best for classic meat lasagna; Eggplant slices is best for vegetable or sausage lasagna, parmigiana-style bakes; Baked cheese “noodle” sheets is best for lasagna that tastes closest to the original.
How many carbs does the swap save?
A serving of pasta (cooked) (1 cup (140 g)) has about 40.7 g of net carbs. Baked cheese “noodle” sheets (1 oz (28 g)) has about 0.6 g.
Is pasta (cooked) keto?
Not keto-friendly. Not keto. Use zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash or shirataki.
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