What is Palmini Pasta?
Palmini pasta is a traditional pasta substitute that works really well for low carb lasagna, made from the hearts of palm. And, by palm, yes, I actually mean palm trees! Hearts of palm are harvested in a way that doesn’t kill the tree. The choice of using hearts of palm pasta instead of traditional pasta for me is to reduce the carbs and insulin spike from a traditional white flour pasta.How does Palmini taste?
We are really happy with how this lasagna turned out! The taste is a little nutty and actually adds another nice dimension of flavor to a delicious lasagna dish. It’s definitely good enough to use regularly so we can enjoy lasagna without the insulin spike from the white flour traditional pasta. The palmini is a little more dense than regular pasta, but not so much it feels unnatural for lasagna.Where can I buy Palmini Pasta?
I was surprised it wasn’t in all of my normal grocery shopping stores, but maybe it will be soon. I found the palmini pasta at Walmart and Publix. You can also conveniently order it online from (affiliate link) Amazon.How to prepare the hearts of palm pasta for baking
While this doesn’t take a lot of effort, it is very important to ensure the best-tasting lasagna, so don’t skip this – it just takes a little planning ahead.- You’ll want to drain the can of pasta and then place it in a bowl of milk for at least 30 minutes.
- Next, you’ll want to drain again and lay the sheets on paper towels in a single layer to allow to dry.
- It’s also a good idea to turn the pasta sheets over after a few minutes to help the drying process.
- Then, the pasta is ready to use for your dish.
How to make Keto Lasagna with Palmini Pasta
While the pasta is soaking and drying, you can prepare the rest of the ingredients. Start by chopping the onion and saute.Keto Lasagna with Palmini Pasta
This delicious Italian favorite can still be part of your regular meal rotation while staying low carb or keto with this easy pasta switch without any zucchini.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey lower fat content if not following keto diet
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Onion chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 jar Favorite Spaghetti Sauce or Marinara
- 15 oz Ricotta cheese low fat if not doing keto diet
- 2 Eggs
- 2 cans Palmini Hearts of Palm Lasagna
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 3 cups Shredded Mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Palmini lasagna by draining and immersing in a bowl of milk. Soak for 30 minutes.
- Place Palmini strips in a single layer on paper towels to allow to dry.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place chopped onions into a saute pan to cook until translucent or lightly browned.
- Next, add ground beef or ground turkey with Italian seasonings, salt and pepper until cooked through.
- Add marinara or spaghetti sauce until heated through. Reserve about ¼ of a cup of the sauce for later.
- In a bowl, mix together Ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and eggs.
- Using the reserved sauce, begin to assemble the lasagna by spreading a light layer of the sauce on the bottom of the lasagna pan.
- Layer the ingredients: Palmini strips, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese, and repeat once more. Then, end with another layer of Palmini sheets, meat sauce mixture, and a generous amount of mozzarella cheese.
- Allow to bake at 350°F for about 30 min or until all sides are bubbly.
- Turn the broil on and finish up the lasagna by browning to top for about 10 min. Keep a close eye on it!
- Top the lasagna with chopped basil for garnishment.
- Allow to cool for about 10 min before cutting and serving.
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Notes
Make sure to allow the Hearts of Palm pasta to soak and dry well before layering.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 21gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 866mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 711IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 347mgIron: 2mg
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What size pan did you use?
Why soak in milk? Doesn’t that take the “KETO” out of the equation?
Genius! I love this recipe. Hearts of palm has such a neutral flavor, you can still taste the yummy lasagna flavors.
This was my first time trying heart of palm lasagna noodles. I thought I had to give up lasagna when i started keto. Thank you for this delicious recipe that is absolutely satisfying. I don’t miss original lasagna anymore!!
This was delicious!!!
This is a great resource for newbies to the low carb life!
This keto lasagna recipe was so good. I am so glad I tried it because I got to learn about palmini pasta and I thought it was really yummy. What a great low carb option!
A great way to save on carbs for those on a keto or low-carb diet.
Oh, yum! I’ve never had palmini pasta before, but low-carb has officially sold me! Can’t wait to try.
super yummy!
Cheese deliciousness and low carb! ❤️
This is a delicious recipe! I love that i get all the flavor without the carbs!
What? I’VE NEVER HEARD OF PALMINI PASTA BEFORE. i’M SO GLAD THIS OPTION EXISTS FOR KETO EATERS.
looks yummy!
These noodles are a game-changer for me! Thanks for the heads up.
Totally DELICIOUS! ThaNks fOr sharing
Just had my first plate….awesome!!!!!! keto greatness.
PeRfect time of yeAr for this! And no guilt?! Winner in my book
ill be Making this every week!
It’s a great one to have in rotation for sure!