Best Best Eggplant Aubergine Lasagna Recipes

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EGGPLANT LASAGNA RECIPE



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All the tasty flavors and the comfort of lasagna without the noodles! Roasted eggplant slices, layered with a delicious cheese mixture with spinach and fresh herb, and of course a little red pasta sauce. This hearty vegetarian eggplant lasagna can stand alone as dinner (2 pieces per person) along with your favorite salad!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 to 3 eggplants (about 1 ½ pounds), (sliced lengthwise into ½-inch thick slices (about 12 slices))
Extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 large egg
1 15-oz tub part-skim ricotta cheese
1 ½ cup park-skim mozzarella cheese (divided)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 oz frozen spinach, (thawed and fully dried (wring out all the water))
1 cup packed chopped fresh parsley
½ cup packed chopped fresh basil (⅔ ounce)
Black pepper to your liking
2 cups prepared pasta sauce of choice

Steps:

  • Season the eggplant slices on both sides with kosher salt and set aside for 20 to 30 minutes (if you don't have the time, this step can be optional).
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and position a rack in the middle.
  • Wipe the eggplant slices very well with a paper towel (you want to dry it well and remove any excess salt), then arrange on lightly oiled baking sheet (or two if needed). Brush the top of the eggplant with extra virgin olive oil. Roast in the heated oven until the eggplant softens and becomes pliable (about 15 to 20 minutes or so).
  • While the eggplant is roasting, prepare the ricotta filling. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg. Add the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, ¼ Parmesan, garlic, oregano, spinach and chopped herbs. Add a small pinch of kosher salt and black pepper to your liking. Mix well to combine.
  • Remove the eggplant from the oven. Lower the heat to 375 degrees F.
  • Prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Pour a bit of the pasta sauce (about ½ cup or so) and spread it out into one layer. Lay a few eggplant slices (anywhere from 4 to 6 and it's fine if they overlap a bit). Spread 1/2 of the ricotta filling, then spread a thin layer of the sauce. Repeat the process in the same pattern. Spread the final layer of sauce and follow with the remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of Parmesan.
  • Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake in the heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, then carefully uncover and return to the oven. Bake for another 10 to 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the edges of the lasagna turn a nice golden brown.
  • Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.6 kcal, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Protein 9.8 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fiber 3.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEAT AND EGGPLANT SAUCE LASAGNA



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As lasagnas go, this takes just about as much time as any. It is a modified version of my grandmother's recipe, so that it includes more vegetables, including eggplant. You can add whatever vegetables you want to the meat sauce. I grabbed what was seasonal and on sale, but I imagine this would be good with some spinach, broccoli, or diced tomato. Also, consider some crushed red pepper if you like a spicy sauce. Not a fan of that myself, but it would add a nice heat if that is your thing. I don't like salty sauce, so you may find you want more salt if you do prefer it that way. My oven runs hot. If necessary, please adjust your baking time to make sure the lasagna is heated all the way through.

Provided by Nom

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes     Zucchini Lasagna Recipes

Time 3h18m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
½ large white onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 eggplant, peeled and diced
2 zucchini, peeled and diced
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup diced carrots
¾ cup tomato puree
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
4 cups ricotta cheese
1 egg
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onions start turning clear, 5 to 10 minutes. Add ground beef; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes. Fill the empty tomato can with water and pour into the sauce.
  • Stir eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, carrots, tomato puree, 2 tablespoons salt, basil, black pepper, oregano, and bay leaf into the sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors are well blended, about 1 hour. Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and lay the noodles out on paper towels to dry; remove and discard any broken pieces.
  • Combine ricotta and egg in a bowl; season with salt and pepper and whisk thoroughly.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Coat the bottom of a large baking pan with the sauce. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top. Repeat layering until all used up. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling furiously, 30 to 35 minutes. Uncover pan and increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Continue baking until top is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let lasagna sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1738.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

ROASTED EGGPLANT LASAGNA



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In this lasagna, the eggplant rounds take place of the traditional noodles. Perfect if you're following a low-carb lifestyle and are in the mood for Italian.

Provided by KEEPERROX

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh oregano, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
10 grinds fresh black pepper
2 ½ cups tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place eggplant slices on a wire rack; sprinkle with salt. Let sit until some liquid starts beading on slices, about 20 minutes. Rinse salt off eggplant slices and pat dry. Brush olive oil over both sides of each slice. Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Flip eggplant slices and continue roasting until slices are tender and lightly browned, 15 to 20 more minutes. Remove eggplant from oven and reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ricotta cheese, Italian cheese blend, egg, garlic, oregano, thyme, and black pepper together in a bowl.
  • Line a 9-inch square pan with aluminum foil. Coat the bottom of the pan with about 1/2 cup tomato sauce; top with 1/2 of the eggplant slices. Layer eggplant slices with 1/2 of the spinach, 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, and 1/2 of the remaining tomato sauce. Continue layering with remaining ingredients, ending with sauce. Top with mozzarella slices. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until cheese is brown and bubbling, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1178.7 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) LASAGNA



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Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gidget

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons olive oil
500 g eggplants, sliced lengthwise, unpeeled about 5mm thick (or 17.6 oz)
1 (440 g) can tomato puree (or 15.5 oz )
1 (440 g) can tomatoes, drained and chopped (or 15.5 oz)
1 tablespoon finely chopped oregano
1 tablespoon chopped basil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the griller.
  • Combine the lemon juice and olive oil and brush it on the eggplant slices.
  • Lay them in a single layer on a nonstick baking tray and grill both sides for about 3 minutes each or until golden brown.
  • Preheat the oven to 180C degrees.
  • In a bowl combine the tomato puree, tomatoes, oregano, basil, cayenne pepper and garlic.
  • In another bowl combine the parmesan and breadcrumbs.
  • Spoon one third of the tomato mixture into the base of a lasagne or casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with one third of the breadcrumb mixture and cover with a layer of eggplant.
  • Spread half the ricotta cheese over the eggplant and continue to layer in the same order, ending with the breadcrumb mixture (in my case hopefully).
  • Scatter the mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  • Serve with salad and crusty bread.

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