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

BD 71 WHITE 3 YT
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I loved this lasagna. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Meki Lie
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This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Mr. God
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I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone was asking for the recipe.


Shupha Garcia
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This lasagna is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Precious Butler
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this lasagna was. I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I loved this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Midhu Midhu
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This lasagna was amazing! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Muneeb Ahmad
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I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Kamran Sheikh
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This lasagna is a great meatless option for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the whole family will love it.


Peter Won
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I loved this lasagna. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Feelgreat Again702girl
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This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Rashal Khan
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I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone was asking for the recipe.


roblox girl
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This lasagna is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Eric Modica
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I was impressed with how easy this lasagna was to make. It's a great weeknight meal.


Dimitri De Bruin
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


Binita Karki
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This lasagna was a bit more work to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Waseem 303
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for new and exciting meatless dishes to try. This eggplant lasagna definitely fits the bill. It's packed with flavor and the eggplant is a great substitute for meat.


Brendie Lee
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Kaybri Ladner
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I was skeptical about how good an eggplant lasagna could be, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious!


Raazik Moari
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This eggplant lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.