Keto Cauliflower Ziti

yield: 8 prep time: 30 MINUTES bake time: 25 MINUTES total time: 55 MINUTES

Enjoy all the flavours of hearty Italian meal without the carbs! This keto casserole is meaty and cheesy.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain and set aside.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Pour meat sauce over the cauliflower and stir to combine.
6. 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.
7. Bake for 25 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information:

 YIELD: 8 SERVING SIZE: 1 bowl 
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 277 TOTAL FAT: 13.1g SATURATED FAT: 7.1g TRANS FAT: 0.1g UNSATURATED FAT: 5.3g CHOLESTEROL: 74.2mg SODIUM: 454.6mg CARBOHYDRATES: 8.8g FIBER: 2g SUGAR: 3.4g Protein: 31.4g