Best 6 Noodle Less Eggplant Lasagna Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional lasagna? Look no further than noodle-less eggplant lasagna. This innovative dish is packed with flavor and made with all-natural ingredients. Eggplant slices replace the lasagna noodles, creating a light and airy texture. With layers of creamy ricotta cheese, savory tomato sauce, and hearty vegetables, this lasagna offers a unique and satisfying experience. Whether you're a vegetarian, gluten-free, or just looking for a healthier option, noodle-less eggplant lasagna is sure to please.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NOODLE-LESS LASAGNA



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The lasagna that cuts carbs, boosts your veggie servings and is gluten-free: this easy dinner recipe uses slices of roasted eggplant and zucchini as the noodles in this healthy lasagna.

Provided by Devon O'Brien

Categories     Gluten-Free Pasta Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large eggplant, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-long strips
1 large zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-long strips
12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
¼ cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 large egg
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella, divided
Fresh basil for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Arrange eggplant and zucchini in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Roast until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large saucepan, crumbling it with a spoon, until browned, about 6 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, basil and oregano and cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbling. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Combine ricotta, egg and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Spread about 1 cup sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with a layer of half the eggplant. Dollop on about 1/3 cup ricotta mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 cup mozzarella. Layer on half the zucchini, crosswise to the eggplant layer, then top with 1 cup sauce, dollop on 1/3 cup ricotta mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 cup mozzarella. Layer on the remaining eggplant and top with 1 cup sauce, dollop on the remaining ricotta mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 cup mozzarella. Layer on the remaining zucchini and top with the remaining sauce and mozzarella.
  • Bake the lasagna until the sauce is bubbling around the edges, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 to 20 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 505.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

NOODLE-LESS EGGPLANT LASAGNA



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Low-carb lasagna? Yes please! We used thinly sliced eggplant in lieu of noodles and layered spinach, ricotta cheese and marinara sauce for a satisfying vegetarian meal.

Provided by By Cindy Rahe

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium eggplants, trimmed
Dash salt
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup mozzarella pearls
Shredded fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Spray 9-inch pie plate or 8-inch round pan lightly with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Cut eggplant into very thin slices using mandolin. Place slices in single layer on cookie sheets; sprinkle lightly with salt. (If necessary, do this in batches if only 1 sheet fits in your oven at a time.) Bake about 6 minutes or until slightly shriveled and almost tender. Remove from oven; set aside to cool. Leave oven on.
  • In medium bowl, mix ricotta and Parmesan cheeses. Place thawed spinach in clean tea towel; squeeze out any excess liquid. (There will be a lot!) Add drained spinach to cheese mixture; mix well.
  • Spread thin layer of marinara sauce in bottom of pie plate. Layer eggplant slices, slightly overlapping, over sauce to cover bottom of plate. Spread one-third of cheese mixture over eggplant; top with a layer of sauce. Repeat layers 2 more times, layering eggplant, cheese mixture and sauce and ending with final layer of sauce. Top with mozzarella pearls. Cover pie plate with foil.
  • Bake in center of oven 30 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking 15 to 30 minutes longer or until cheese and sauce are bubbly and eggplant is tender. Remove from oven; cool about 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle top of the lasagna with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

I LOST MY NOODLES! LOW CARB/SOUTH BEACH EGGPLANT LASAGNA



I Lost My Noodles! Low Carb/South Beach Eggplant Lasagna image

I was looking for a yummy South Beach recipe to curb my Italian Cravings. I found a vegetarian lasagna recipe using eggplant slices as noodles, substituted my own meat sauce, and voila! A low carb keeper in our home! The eggplant taste is indistinguishable with all of the bold italian flavors, and adds the needed texture of the missing noodles. I've also seen zucchini strips used as the mock noodles. Try it!

Provided by PattiCakeB

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 large eggplants, peeled, sliced lengthwise into 1/4 inch noodle-like strips
cooking spray (olive oil spray is best)
salt and pepper
1 1/2 lbs turkey breast or 1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves chopped garlic
1 red pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons italian seasoning (or mix of oregano, basil and thyme)
1 teaspoon fennel seed (optional)
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if you dare!) (optional)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 cup red wine (optional) or 1 cup vodka (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce (or large jar sugar free sauce if you can find it)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (for less sugar, 3 chopped roma tomatoes)
2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
2 eggs
3 green onions, chopped
3 cups shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Spray cookie sheet, arrange eggplant slices and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook slices 5 minutes on each side.
  • Lower oven temp to 375.
  • Brown meat, onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes.
  • Add red pepper and mushrooms, and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add spinach, tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices and wine and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Blend ricotta, egg and Green onion.
  • Blend together Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese.
  • Spread 1/3 of meat sauce in bottom of 9" x 13" glass pan.
  • Layer ½ eggplant slices
  • Dollop and Spread ½ ricotta
  • Layer 1/3 mozzarella/parmesan mixture.
  • REPEAT
  • Add last layer of sauce, then mozzarella/parmesan mixture on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Remove foil and bake or broil another 5-10 minutes until cheese is browned.
  • Let it rest 10 minutes before slicing, if you can wait that long!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.4, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 126.3, Sodium 811.3, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 12.7, Protein 36.2

LOW-CARB EGGPLANT LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



Low-Carb Eggplant Lasagna Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large eggplants, sea salt, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, crushed san marzano tomato, fresh basil, large egg, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, italian seasoning

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggplants
1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
olive oil, to taste
5 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
28 oz crushed san marzano tomato, 2 can
6 leaves fresh basil, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
1 large egg
15 oz ricotta cheese, 1 container
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 teaspoons italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cut off the ends of the eggplant, then slice lengthwise about ⅛-inch (3-mm) thick.
  • Sprinkle the eggplant slices with sea salt on both sides and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid.
  • Lightly grease a griddle pan with olive oil and heat over medium heat. Grill the eggplant slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until grill marks are visible. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-low heat, then add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned. Add the crushed tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt, stirring well to incorporate the garlic and red pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, reducing the heat if the sauce begins to bubble too much. Add the basil and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the egg, then add the ricotta, 1½ cups (150 g) of mozzarella, ¾ cup (80 g) of Parmesan, and the Italian seasoning. Mix well to combine.
  • Assemble the lasagna. In a 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) baking dish, add enough sauce to cover the bottom of the dish and spread in an even layer. Add a layer of eggplant slices, covering the bottom of the dish completely. It's okay if the eggplant slices overlap slightly. Add a layer of the ricotta mixture and spread in a thin, even layer. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, finishing with a layer of sauce. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, until cheese is fully melted.
  • Turn the broiler on high and broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese on top is browned and bubbly.
  • Remove the lasagna from the oven and let rest for 15-20 minutes before serving to give the lasagna time to set.
  • Serve garnished with fresh basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 6 grams

MEATLESS EGGPLANT LASAGNA



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Meatless Monday done right!

Provided by Jrocks

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h25m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
2 cups panko bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 eggplants, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
½ cup chopped fresh basil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
¼ teaspoon salt
8 ounces thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
¾ cup finely grated Fontina cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat 2 baking sheets and a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Stir together 2 eggs and water in a shallow dish. Combine panko and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese in a second shallow dish. Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture and dredge in panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere and shaking off excess. Place on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, turning once and rotating baking sheets after 15 minutes, about 30 minutes total.
  • Combine ricotta cheese, basil, 1 egg, Parmigiano-Reggiano, garlic, red pepper, and salt in a bowl to make filling.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup marinara sauce into the prepared baking dish. Layer 1/2 the eggplant slices over sauce and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Top with 3/4 cup marinara sauce. Spread 1/2 the ricotta mixture on top; add 1/2 the yellow and green bell peppers and top with 1/3 the mozzarella cheese and 1/4 the Fontina cheese. Repeat layers, ending with 1 cup marinara sauce. Cover tightly with aluminum foil coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
  • Remove aluminum foil; top with remaining mozzarella cheese and Fontina cheese. Continue baking until sauce is bubbly and cheese melts, about 10 minutes more. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 111.9 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 954.5 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

LOW FAT, EASY, EGGLESS LASAGNA



Low Fat, Easy, Eggless Lasagna image

Serves 2 to 3 people. prep is only 15 min!! Use organic ingredients for BOOMING flavor and vitamins!!! Created in my kitchen... :-)

Provided by Spindle To Sashes

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb lean hamburger
8 ounces spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup low-fat parmesan cheese
1/2 cup low fat mozzarella
2 ounces whole wheat lasagna noodles (2 noodles)

Steps:

  • Cook noodles in boiling water until flexible but firm.
  • Meanwhile brown Burger till done and drain. Then add spaghetti sauce. If you like, 1/2 C scallions, 2 cloves of garlic and a pinch of sea salt are a nice touch to add when browning, but not needed.
  • Mix Cottage cheese with Parmesan.
  • Layer a bread pan with tin foil. I like to add quite a bit on sides to make the pan skinnier (about the width of a lasagna noodle).
  • Divide Sauce mix into 3 equal parts, the cottage mixture into 2 and the mozzarella into 2.
  • Layer in this order.
  • Sauce and burger mixture *a noodle *cottage mixture *Mozzarella *sauce *Noodle *Cottage *Sauce *Mozzarella.
  • Cover and bake at 350 for 20 min uncover and bake for 10.
  • ******Savor every bite!*******.
  • Serve with warm dinner rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic salt.

Tips:

  • To ensure the eggplant is cooked properly, slice it thinly and evenly. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Use high-quality ingredients to make the best-tasting lasagna. Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a rich tomato sauce will all contribute to a delicious dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You can add cooked ground beef, sausage, or vegetables to the filling, or use a different type of cheese. Get creative and make it your own!
  • Make sure to preheat your oven before baking the lasagna. This will help it cook evenly and prevent the cheese from becoming overcooked.
  • Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help it hold its shape and make it easier to cut.

Conclusion:

Noodle-less eggplant lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, this lasagna is sure to become a new favorite.

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