Eggplant Lasagna
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb Lasagna noodles
1 c Ricotta cheese
1 lb Mozzarella cheese; sliced or
-shredded
1 c Grated parmesan cheese
2 Eggs
1/4 c Chopped parsley or spinach
1 Eggplant
1 lg Zucchini or 2 small
1 Onion chopped
3 c Marinara sauce; or other
-tomato sauc
1 lb Lasagna noodles
1 c Ricotta cheese
1 lb Mozzarella cheese; sliced or
-shredded
1 c Grated parmesan cheese
2 Eggs
1/4 c Chopped parsley or spinach
1 Eggplant
1 lg Zucchini or 2 small
1 Onion chopped
3 c Marinara sauce; or other
-tomato sauc
1. Boil lasagna noodles according to directions, but slightly underdone, OR use new lasagna noodles that require no cooking. Drain and set aside
2. In a processor or mixer combine ricotta, eggs parsley, and parmesan until blended. Do not overmix.
3. Slice eggplant and zucchini in 1/2 inch slices. Saute onion in a large pan in about 1 Tbs olive oil. Add eggplant and zucchini and saute briefly until limp. Season with salt and pepper. Vegetables must hold their shape.
4. Grease a 13 x 9 baking pan. If using uncooked noodles, spread 1/2 cup of sauce on the bottom of pan. If noodles are cooked, start by covering the bottom of the pan with noodles. Layer 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mix over the noodles. Lay 1/3 of the vegetables on top. Slice mozzerella and place 1/3 over the vegetables. Pour 1 cup of sauce over all. Repeat layering 2 more times. Try to end with a layer of noodles. Cover with sauce .
Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Can be microwaved. Cover with saran wrap and cook on high about 20 minutes. Custard (cheese and eggs ) should be set.
NOTES : Can be made with broccoli, sliced portobello mushrooms or any other vegetable that will hold its shape.
2. In a processor or mixer combine ricotta, eggs parsley, and parmesan until blended. Do not overmix.
3. Slice eggplant and zucchini in 1/2 inch slices. Saute onion in a large pan in about 1 Tbs olive oil. Add eggplant and zucchini and saute briefly until limp. Season with salt and pepper. Vegetables must hold their shape.
4. Grease a 13 x 9 baking pan. If using uncooked noodles, spread 1/2 cup of sauce on the bottom of pan. If noodles are cooked, start by covering the bottom of the pan with noodles. Layer 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mix over the noodles. Lay 1/3 of the vegetables on top. Slice mozzerella and place 1/3 over the vegetables. Pour 1 cup of sauce over all. Repeat layering 2 more times. Try to end with a layer of noodles. Cover with sauce .
Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Can be microwaved. Cover with saran wrap and cook on high about 20 minutes. Custard (cheese and eggs ) should be set.
NOTES : Can be made with broccoli, sliced portobello mushrooms or any other vegetable that will hold its shape.