3-Cheese Eggplant Lasagna
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Recipe Summary 3-Cheese Eggplant Lasagna
This recipe is chock full of great vegetables. Measurements of spices vary according to our taste; you should always adjust recipes to your own preferences!Ingredients | Mc Share Bundle For 32 eggplants, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices2 tablespoons salt2 tablespoons canola oil1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 tablespoon olive oilsalt and ground black pepper to taste1 teaspoon olive oil1 onion, diced1 cup frozen chopped spinach1 cup shredded carrot1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese2 eggs½ cup freshly grated Romano cheese1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon salt1 cup shredded mozzarella cheeseDirectionsSprinkle both sides of eggplant slices with 2 tablespoons salt, and layer them in a large baking dish with paper towels between each layer.Place a smaller baking dish on top of the eggplant slices, and weigh it down with several heavy food cans. Let sit for at least an hour or until the paper towels are visibly moist.Rinse eggplant slices with fresh water and pat dry with paper towels.Heat a large skillet on medium heat and pour in 2 tablespoons of canola oil.Working in batches if necessary, cook both sides of eggplant slices until they are slightly browned, about 5 minutes per side. Set cooked eggplant aside.Prepare sauce by combining the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Set aside.Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.Add frozen spinach and shredded carrots to onion. Cook until mixture is dry, 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.Combine ricotta cheese, eggs, Romano cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.Spoon cooled spinach and carrot mixture into ricotta mixture and combine.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Begin lasagna assembly by pouring a thin layer of tomato sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish.Place half the eggplant slices in a layer on top of tomato sauce.Spread half the ricotta cheese mixture on top of eggplant layer.Add another layer of tomato sauce, then layer on the remaining eggplant slices and remaining ricotta mixture.Finish with a final layer of tomato sauce, and spread mozzarella cheese over the top.Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the mozzarella cheese is browned. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.Info | Mc Share Bundle For 3prep:
40 mins
cook:
45 mins
additional:
1 hr
total:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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