Cheesy eggplant lasagna: A delicious twist awaits you!
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A delicious twist on traditional lasagna using eggplant instead of pasta for a healthier, low-carb meal.
- Author: Caroline Jones
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
- 2 large eggplants
- 500g ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- olive oil
- salt & pepper
- fresh thyme
- Slice the eggplants lengthwise and brush with olive oil.
- Roast the eggplant slices at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, cook onion and garlic, then add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer eggplant, meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan.
- Repeat the layers and finish with lots of cheese on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and add more vegetables.
- Make sure to salt the eggplant slices before roasting to reduce bitterness.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg