RICH BEEF AND EGGPLANT LASAGNA

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Forgo the Basic Bechamel Sauce for a lighter version of this recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound ground beef or lamb
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 recipe Basic Bechamel Sauce
8 no-boil lasagna noodles
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan (3 1/4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in middle and upper third. Divide eggplant between two rimmed baking sheets. Toss each with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until tender, 20 minutes, stirring eggplant and rotating sheets halfway through. Let sheets cool on wire racks.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 4 minutes. Add allspice, mint, and oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 3 minutes. Transfer beef to a medium bowl.
  • Spread 1 cup sauce in an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 2 noodles. Layer with half the beef, then 1 cup sauce and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Top with 2 more noodles, half the eggplant, 1 cup sauce, and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, reserving the last 1/4 cup Parmesan. Cover lasagna loosely with foil and bake on top rack until sauce is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. (Place a rimmed baking sheet on middle rack to catch any drippings.) Remove lasagna from oven and heat broiler. Sprinkle with reserved Parmesan and broil until cheese is browned and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 g, Fat 35 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g

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I love this lasagna recipe. It's easy to follow and the lasagna always turns out perfectly.


Robby Oconnor
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This lasagna is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Nouman Ejaz
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I made this lasagna for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Innoxent Kuri
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This lasagna is so flavorful and comforting. I love it!


stevie sumbulero
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I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Riley Vaughan
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This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious.


Jayaraj Bohara
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Fazal Ahmad
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This is the best lasagna recipe I've ever tried. The flavors are amazing.


STORM ROYAL
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I love this lasagna recipe. It's easy to follow and the lasagna always turns out perfectly.


Michael James (TheRealMichaelJames)
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This lasagna was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Jetro Ngobeni
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I made this lasagna for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Jane Kariuki
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This is my favorite lasagna recipe. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Raknuzzaman Khan
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I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of beef and eggplant.


Adeei Karachi
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This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing and it's a real crowd-pleaser.


Austin Poss
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I love this lasagna! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a double batch so I can have leftovers.


leighton samways
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The lasagna was delicious! The eggplant added a nice touch of smokiness and the beef was very flavorful.


Mudassir M A Love
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lasagna turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again.


MD midul Hossain
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I made this lasagna for a party and it was a total crowd-pleaser. Everyone loved the combination of beef and eggplant.


Tom Albrecht
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the eggplant added a nice smoky flavor.