EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) , TOMATO AND LEEK LASAGNA
This is a relatively simple vegetarian lasagna that has a sweet taste, and has a fabulous flavour. It's a great dish, totally delicious and even kids who are a little unsure of vegetables are won over by this.
Provided by MellowMel
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut eggplants lengthways into 1 cm slices; place slices on colander, sprinkle with salt,stand 30 minutes. Rinse slices under cold water, drain on absorbent paper. Cook eggplant in batches, in heated oil large pan until softened and browned both sides.
- Cook onion and half the garlic in the same pan, stirring, until onion softens.
- Stir in tomato, paste and basil; simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes, or until thickened slightly. Blend or process tomato mixture until just combined.
- Heat margarine in same pan, add leek and remaining garlic; cook, stirring, until leek is soft. Add sugar; cook, stirring, about 5 minutes or until leek is browned lightly, remove from heat.
- Cut 1 lasagne sheet to cover base of oiled deep 19cm square ovenproof dish; place in position.
- Top with 1/4 of the eggplant, 1/4 of the leek mixture,1/4 of the tomato mixture and 1/4 of the cheese.
- Repeat layers 3 times, ending with cheese. Bake, uncovered, in moderately hot oven 50 minutes.
- Can be made ahead to this stage. Cover, refrigerate until required. Reheat in moderate oven about 50 minutes.
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Noxolo Fakude
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve to company.
Monir Hossen
[email protected]This lasagna is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the eggplant and leeks in this dish.
Ovayo Sikelela
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Bd Tonmoy
[email protected]This lasagna is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Itz Aazib
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my lasagna turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much tomato sauce.
Elizabeth Raschella
[email protected]This lasagna was a great way to use up some leftover eggplant. It was easy to make and it turned out delicious.
Jalil Baloch
[email protected]I found this lasagna to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning and cheese.
Not_ Spudan
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too heavy for my taste. The eggplant and leeks were a bit overpowering.
Mahamed Bongura
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this lasagna. I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but it was cooked perfectly in this dish.
Magar Mahendra
[email protected]This lasagna was very easy to make and it turned out great. The flavors were well-balanced and the eggplant was cooked perfectly.
Abdul Malik ķ
[email protected]I love eggplant and this lasagna was no exception. It was delicious and flavorful. The leeks added a nice touch as well.
Sami Demise
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit! The eggplant and leeks added a unique flavor and texture that I had never experienced in a lasagna before. I will definitely be making this again.