Description
A hearty and delicious Eggplant Lasagna recipe that is perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Sprinkle the sliced eggplant with salt and let it sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey, onion, and garlic. Cook until the meat is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Layer half of the eggplant slices over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, half of the mozzarella, and a third of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining meat sauce and topping with Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow the lasagna to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground meat with sautéed mushrooms or lentils.
- Add layers of spinach or zucchini for extra veggies and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg