This is bubbling, cheesy meat pasta bake in foil pans. A high-protein, low-carb comfort meal that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Golden melted cheese and rich meat sauce
- High protein from ground meat and cheese
- Easy to make in disposable pans for simple cleanup
- Hearty, satisfying, and great for leftovers
- Low carb and sugar-free
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef or turkey
- 8 oz low-carb pasta (or zucchini noodles / shirataki for lower carbs)
- 1½ cups sugar-free marinara or tomato sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package directions (or prepare zucchini noodles). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add ground meat, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned. Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce. Divide the mixture between two foil pans (or one large baking dish).
- Top generously with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden in spots.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~340
- Protein: 32g
- Total Carbs: 9g
- Net Carbs: 6g
- Fat: 18g
