Pork Rind Lasagna

Pork Rind Lasagna is a delightful low-carb twist on the classic Italian dish, featuring layers of savory meat sauce and creamy ricotta, all held together by crispy pork rinds. This hearty yet guilt-free meal is perfect for satisfying cravings without the carbs.

Pork Rind Lasagna
45 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Italian
550 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pork rinds - 150 grams
  • Ground pork - 200 grams
  • Ricotta cheese - 150 grams
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese - 100 grams
  • Grated Parmesan cheese - 30 grams
  • Egg - 1 large
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Crushed tomatoes - 200 grams
  • Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Fresh basil - for garnish

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground pork to the skillet, season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth.
  6. In a baking dish, layer half of the crushed pork rinds as the base, followed by half of the meat sauce, half of the ricotta mixture, and half of the shredded mozzarella.
  7. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with the mozzarella on top.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top layer.
  9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh basil, and serve.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 550
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Carbs: 9 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg
  • Total Fat: 40 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which supports muscle building and repair.
  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

Tags

ItalianLow CarbPasta Dish