Cauliflower Noodle-less Lasagna

Ingredients:

1 cauliflower head, chopped

1 TBS olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped

2 TBS garlic, minced

1 pinch red pepper flakes

1 lb ground beef

salt and pepper

2 TBS tomato paste

1 tsp. oregeno

1 jar spaghetti sauce

2 cups ricotta cheese

2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add cauliflower. Cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, ground beef, salt and pepper and cook until beef is browned. 
• Stir in tomato paste, oregano and spaghetti sauce. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes covered. Remove from heat. 
• Pour cooked cauliflower into meat sauce (if pan is big enough) and stir to combine. 
• In a 9x13 baking dish, create layers by spreading half of the cauliflower/meat mixture on bottom. Layer next with half the ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. 
• Add the rest of the cauliflower/meat mixture and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake for 25 minutes. 

Original recipe adapted from here