Description
This Easy Eggplant Lasagna recipe is a delicious twist on the classic Italian favorite, perfect for a comforting family meal. Layers of roasted eggplant, savory meat sauce, creamy cheeses, and aromatic herbs come together to create a satisfying dish that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggplant:
- 2 medium eggplants (sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roast the eggplant slices.
- Prepare the Meat Sauce: Cook ground beef and garlic in a skillet. Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer.
- Make the Cheese Mixture: Combine ricotta cheese with egg, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Layer meat sauce, roasted eggplant, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a baking dish.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let rest before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
- You can make this dish vegetarian by omitting the meat or using mushrooms or lentils.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
