Epicurious Our Favorite Lasagna With Sausage, Spinach, And Three Cheeses Recipe

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 26g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Our Favorite Lasagna With Sausage, Spinach, And Three Cheeses Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 26g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 45%. At 1044mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Epicurious Our Favorite Lasagna With Sausage, Spinach, And Three Cheeses Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 449 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 581
Total Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 133mg
Sodium: 1044mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 36g
Calcium: 614mg Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 959mg Vitamin A: 517mcg
Vitamin C: 39mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • Two 15-ounce containers part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups packed basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces)
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed, or 1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach, steamed
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • Vegetable-oil cooking spray
  • 9 no-boil lasagna noodles (such as Barilla)
  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella, grated (about 4 cups)
  • 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish, preferably glass

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)