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Eggplant Lasagna

A delicious and healthy alternative to traditional lasagna, this eggplant lasagna is packed with flavor and made with simple ingredients.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large eggplants sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Lay eggplant slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake for 15 minutes, or until slightly softened.
    2 large eggplants
  3. In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
    2 large eggplants
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
    2 large eggplants
  5. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
    2 large eggplants
  6. Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange a layer of eggplant slices over the sauce. Dollop half of the ricotta mixture over the eggplant. Sprinkle with one-third of the mozzarella cheese.
    2 large eggplants
  7. Repeat the layers: meat sauce, eggplant, remaining ricotta mixture, and another third of the mozzarella cheese. Top with the remaining meat sauce, eggplant, and mozzarella cheese.
  8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This eggplant lasagna is a healthier and lighter option for any meal. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the meat sauce.