Jorge's Pasta-less Eggplant Lasagna Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Jorge's Pasta-less Eggplant Lasagna Recipe). Roasted eggplant strips take the place of pasta strips and feta cheese takes the place of mozarella. This is a fun and delicious twist on the Italian favorite.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Additional: 40 mins

Total: 1hr50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Jorge's Pasta-less Eggplant Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

2 large eggplant

peeled and sliced into 1/3-inch strips

1 pound ground beef

½ cup olive oil

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

or to taste

1 (8 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese

divided

1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese

1 egg

1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 (6 ounce) container feta cheese

8 ounces frozen chopped spinach

thawed and drained

Parmesan Focaccia Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Soak eggplant slices in a large bowl of lightly salted water for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

Step 4

Whisk olive oil and Italian seasoning together in a bowl.

Step 5

Brush both sides of eggplant slices with the seasoned olive oil.

Step 6

Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet and place in preheated oven; broil until browned 2 to 4 minutes on each side.

Step 7

Set oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 8

Measure 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and set aside.

Step 9

Stir ricotta cheese egg and remaining Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.

Step 9

Stir spaghetti sauce diced tomatoes and ketchup together in a separate bowl.

Nutritional Information

Jorge's Pasta-less Eggplant Lasagna Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 597.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.9g 70%

Carbohydrates: 26.3g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 8.5g 34%

Sugars: 12.6g

Fat: 39.9g 61%

Saturated Fat: 16g 80%

Cholesterol: 120.2mg 40%

Vitamin A Iu: 4519.6IU 90%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.7mg 98%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 32%

Vitamin C: 10.8mg 18%

Folate: 109.7mcg 27%

Calcium: 665.6mg 67%

Iron: 4.4mg 24%

Magnesium: 89.6mg 32%

Potassium: 990.4mg 28%

Sodium: 1158.5mg 46%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 359.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.