Low Carb Italian Bake Recipe

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Low Carb Italian Bake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add chopped garlic and continue to stir until garlic is soft.
  4. Add can of tomatoes and remaining sauce ingredients until combined.
  5. Lower heat and simmer uncovered for approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on how chunky you prefer your sauces.
  6. Meanwhile, in another small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
  7. Add onions and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Lower heat to low and cover for 10 minutes. Occasionally check on the onions so the onions do not burn; you want the onions to be a soft, and slightly caramelized.
  9. Once onions are soft, add mushrooms.
  10. Stir until mushrooms are browned and incorporated with the onions.
  11. Spray a 1 quart casserole dish or a 4 cup round pyrex with cooking spray.
  12. Add 1/3 of the sauce to bottom of dish.
  13. Layer half of mushroom-onion mixture over sauce.
  14. Sprinkle with half the parmesan cheese.
  15. Layer half of the sliced sausage or 1 cup ground beef.
  16. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup mozzerella cheese.
  17. Add 1/3 of the sauce.
  18. Add the rest of mushroom-onion mixture.
  19. Add the rest of parmesan cheese.
  20. Layer remaining meat.
  21. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of mozzerella cheese.
  22. Pour remaining sauce over cheese.
  23. Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup of mozz. cheese.
  24. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
  25. Uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
  26. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  27. Serves 2; excellent with a side of sauteed spinach.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 483.04 Kcal (2022 kJ)
Calories from fat 294.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.72g 50%
Cholesterol 63.13mg 21%
Sodium 1154.2mg 48%
Potassium 470.43mg 10%
Total Carbs 11.25g 4%
Sugars 4.32g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3.06g 12%
Protein 35.91g 72%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 19%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 799.5mg 80%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 192.84 Kcal (807 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.06g 50%
Cholesterol 25.2mg 21%
Sodium 460.77mg 48%
Potassium 187.8mg 10%
Total Carbs 4.49g 4%
Sugars 1.73g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.22g 12%
Protein 14.34g 72%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 19%
Iron 0.5mg 7%
Calcium 319.2mg 80%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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