Keto Lasagna Roll-Ups, also known as Cheese Sheet Lasagna, are a low-carb twist on traditional lasagna that replaces pasta sheets with thin layers of cheese or keto-friendly alternatives. The dish is rich, comforting, and packed with layers of seasoned meat, creamy cheese filling, and savory tomato sauce, all rolled or stacked into a baked casserole that delivers classic Italian flavor without the carbs.
The “noodle” layer in this recipe is typically made from baked cheese sheets, usually mozzarella or a mozzarella-egg mixture, which creates flexible, pasta-like sheets once cooled. These cheese sheets hold the filling well and provide a slightly chewy texture similar to traditional lasagna noodles while keeping the dish fully keto-friendly.
The meat filling is made from ground beef or a beef-pork blend, cooked with garlic, onions, and Italian seasoning. As it simmers in tomato sauce, it develops a rich, hearty flavor that forms the savory core of the dish. This layer provides protein and depth, balancing the richness of the cheese.
The creamy filling usually includes ricotta or cream cheese mixed with egg, parmesan, and herbs. This layer adds smoothness and richness, helping bind the roll-ups together while creating the classic lasagna creaminess. When baked, it becomes soft and slightly fluffy, contrasting with the meaty and cheesy layers.
Overall, Keto Lasagna Roll-Ups (Cheese Sheet Lasagna) are a satisfying, family-friendly comfort food that works well for meal prep or special dinners. They deliver all the flavor of traditional lasagna in a low-carb format, with gooey cheese, rich meat sauce, and creamy layers in every bite.
Ingredients
For cheese sheets:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
For meat sauce:
- 500g ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For cheese filling:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (or cream cheese)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried parsley or basil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Melt mozzarella and eggs together, then spread thinly on parchment paper and bake 8–10 minutes to form cheese sheets.
- Cook ground beef in olive oil until browned. Add onion, garlic, seasoning, and marinara sauce. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Mix ricotta, parmesan, egg, and herbs to form creamy filling.
- Spread cheese sheets, add meat sauce and cheese filling, then roll carefully.
- Place roll-ups in a baking dish and top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest before serving.
Nutrition Facts (Per serving, 6 servings total)
- Calories: ~440 kcal
- Protein: ~32 g
- Fat: ~32 g
- Net Carbs: ~5 g
- Fiber: ~1–2 g
- Sugar: ~3 g
