Indulge in a culinary symphony with Eggplant Parmesan Lasagna, a dish that elevates the classic lasagna experience to new heights. This delectable creation combines the savory richness of eggplant parmesan with the comforting layers of lasagna. Savor the tender eggplant slices, expertly coated in a crispy parmesan crust, nestled between layers of silky smooth béchamel sauce, succulent tomato sauce, and a medley of flavorful cheeses. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this extraordinary dish that seamlessly blends the best of two beloved Italian specialties. Additionally, explore variations of this culinary masterpiece, including a vegetarian version that showcases the vibrant flavors of roasted vegetables, and a gluten-free alternative that caters to dietary preferences without compromising taste. Embark on a culinary journey with Eggplant Parmesan Lasagna and its enticing variations, offering a delightful symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.
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EGGPLANT LASAGNA
It is a delicious lasagna using eggplant instead of pasta.
Provided by GENKIANNA
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil 2 baking sheets and a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- Whisk eggs and water together in a shallow dish. Combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, salt, and ground black pepper in a separate shallow dish.
- Dip eggplant slices into egg mixture, then press each gently into bread crumb mixture. Gently tap off any excess crumbs. Arrange slices on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake eggplant slices in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Flip eggplant and bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove eggplant from the oven and increase temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. Season beef with salt and ground black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Stir tomato sauce into ground beef; bring to a simmer and set sauce aside.
- Place 1/3 of the eggplant slices on bottom of the dish. Pour 1/3 of tomato sauce with ground beef on top of eggplant layer. Sprinkle 1/3 of mozzarella cheese on top of sauce layer. Repeat 2 more times, finishing with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 107.8 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1496.2 mg, Sugar 11.7 g
EGGPLANT PARM LASAGNA
Make and share this Eggplant Parm Lasagna recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Food.com
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season eggplant slices with salt, then place in a colander set over a plate. Set aside.
- Combine panko, Italian seasoning, 1 cup parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to combine until finely ground, then transfer crumbs to a shallow dish or bowl. Place eggs and flour in separate shallow dishes or bowls.
- To prepare eggplant, dredge each slice on both sides in the flour, then eggs, then the panko parmesan mixture and place on the cooling rack. Heat 3/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the eggplant until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Add additional olive oil if needed during frying. Drain fried eggplant on a towel-lined plate.
- In a large bowl, stir to combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
- To assemble lasagna, spoon 1/2 cup marinara sauce into the bottom of the pan, spreading to coat. Top with 4 lasagna noodles, then 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, a layer of eggplant, 1 cup marinara sauce and 1 cup shredded mozzarella. Repeat layering twice more and top last layer of lasagna noodles with sauce, 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for 10 minutes.
- Let sit 10 minutes, then slice and serve. Top with sliced basil.
BAKED EGGPLANT PARMESAN LASAGNA
Made with simple everyday ingredients, you will love this meatless take on lasagna! This Eggplant Lasagna with Parmesan is packed with flavor and just as comforting as a classic traditional lasagna.
Provided by Mariam E.
Categories Main Course
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degree F. Line a parchment paper on a baking tray and keep it aside.
- Prepare the marinara sauce: Heat a saucepan with olive oil, add yellow onion and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes until onions turn translucent. Add in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasonings, sugar, red chili flakes, salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens a bit. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the fresh basil leaves and set aside.
- Cut the ends of eggplant and slice the eggplant a little thick and season them with salt. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Pat them dry to remove the water on them. Add black pepper. Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and arrange them on the prepared baking tray. Bake for 20 - 30 minutes by flipping halfway through and lightly browns.
- Meanwhile in a medium bowl combine; ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, salt and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of prepared marinara sauce over a 9X13 baking dish. Arrange a single layer of baked eggplant slices over the sauce. Spread a layer of ricotta mixture, add ¼ cup mozzarella cheese and then some sauce, repeat the same for the other layer. End the final layer with marinara sauce and spread the mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 - 35 minutes. Once done remove the foil and broil for 2 minutes.
- Garnish the lasagna with parsley and allow the lasagna to cool for 10 minutes and then slice them and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 692 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Sodium 1060 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 22 g, UnsaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPINACH EGGPLANT PARMESAN LASAGNA
This is a combination of my spinach lasagna recipe and the concept of JackieOhNo's idea to use frozen eggplant cutlets and additional tweaking on my part. Thanks JackieOhNo for the brilliant idea.
Provided by mandabears
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray.
- In a bowl combine spaghetti sauce and undrained tomatoes.
- In a separate bowl combine cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, spinach and eggs.
- Spread a light layer of sauce in bottom of 13 x 9 pan.
- Top with layer of lasagna noodles, half of the spinach, egg mixture, 1 cup of tomato mixture and 1/2 of the eggplant.
- Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining sauce.
- Cover pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover pan and bake for 15 minutes or until mixture is bubbling.
- Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 131.6, Sodium 763, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 9.8, Protein 22.6
EGGPLANT PARMESAN LASAGNA RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Lady Butterfly
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Lightly oil two large rimmed baking sheets. Beat the egg and egg whites together in a shallow bowl. Place the breadcrumbs and flour in separate shallow bowls. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the bread crumbs and mix to combine. Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Dip the eggplant rounds in the flour, then the eggs (letting any excess drip off), and finally in the bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to help them adhere; transfer to the prepared baking sheets. Roast until the eggplant is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Romano, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Fold in the basil and parsley. Spread 1/2 cup marinara on the bottom of a 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Top with a layer of eggplant (8 to 12 slices) and 1/2 cup marinara, and dollop with a third of the ricotta mixture (about 1 1/2 cups). Repeat eggplant, marinara, and ricotta layers twice. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup marinara. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 2 tablespoons Romano. Cover the dish tightly with an oiled piece of foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until the top is light golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
EGGPLANT PARMESAN LASAGNA (LOWER FAT)
This tastes just like the classic eggplant Parmesan layered between noodles, four cheeses and tomato sauce! Serve with a side salad and some garlic bread for a wonderful meal. Originally from a May 2001 food section in the Houston Chronicle
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h35m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl,combine 2 egg whites and egg, stirring with a whisk.
- Dredge eggplant slice in flour,dip in egg mixture,and dredge in breadcrumbs. Repeat procedure with remaining eggplant, flour,egg mixture and breadcrumbs.
- Place slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Coat tops of slices with cooking spray and bake 20 minutes, turning over after 10 minutes.
- Remove from baking sheet and cool.
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 3 tablespoons parmesan, oregano, basil, ricotta, cottage cheese and remaining egg white and mix well.
- Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread 1/4 cup pasta sauce in the bottom of dish.
- Arrange 4 lasagna noodles slightly overlapping over the pasta sauce; top with half of cheese mixture, half of eggplant slices and 3/4 cup pasta sauce.
- Repeat layers, ending with noodles.
- Spread remaining pasta sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- Cover and bake 15 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 35 minutes, or until cheese melts.
- Let stand 5 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.1, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 75.4, Sodium 833.2, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 32.2
EGGPLANT PARMESAN LASAGNA
Layers of frozen breaded eggplant, no-cook noodles, marinara sauce, tomatoes, and two cheeses make this lasagna extra-easy and super-tasty.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, combine marinara sauce and tomatoes with their juices. In separate bowl, combine ricotta and seasoning. Spread 1 cup sauce mixture over bottom of baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles, half of ricotta mixture, 3 noodles, 1 cup sauce, half of eggplant and 1 cup mozzarella over sauce in dish. Repeat layers once, reserving 1 cup mozzarella. Top with remaining sauce.
- Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover, bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil, if desired.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe eggplants for the best flavor and texture.
- Slice the eggplants evenly so that they cook evenly.
- Salt the eggplant slices and let them rest for 30 minutes to draw out the bitterness.
- Coat the eggplant slices in breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese before frying them.
- Use a good quality marinara sauce for the lasagna.
- Layer the lasagna with eggplant, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake the lasagna until it is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Eggplant Parmesan lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is made with layers of eggplant, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. The eggplant is fried until it is golden brown and crispy, and the lasagna is baked until it is bubbly and hot. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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