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

Prince nihal
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This recipe sounds interesting. I might give it a try.


Cynthia Lewis
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never had eggplant lasagna before.


Super Aaron
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Md. Raju
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I'm always looking for new and exciting lasagna recipes. This one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful, and it's sure to be a hit at your next party.


BEN 10 FF
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This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few extra vegetables in my fridge, so this is a great way to use them up.


Leanne mather
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for when you need a quick and easy meal.


Chase Talarico
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This lasagna is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Amrit Thapa
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to get my kids to eat eggplant.


Tiffani Burns
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Muzmail Khan
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Delicious!


nelly nakhanu
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This lasagna was easy to make and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Ali Yickey
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the filling was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


ray court
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some eggplant that was about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The lasagna was delicious and my family loved it.


Asar
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I made this lasagna last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Joy Sawe
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This eggplant lasagna is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional lasagna. The eggplant slices are a great substitute for pasta, and they add a nice smoky flavor to the dish. The filling is also very flavorful, with a good balance of vegeta