07/07/2024
Eggplant and Ground Beef Lasagna
Ingredients:
1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
9 lasagna noodles
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Arrange eggplant slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
In a medium bowl, beat the egg. Stir in ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water.
Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer with 3 lasagna noodles, half the ricotta mixture, half the eggplant slices, half the mozzarella cheese, and half the remaining meat sauce. Repeat layers.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 85 minutes
Kcal: 432 kcal | Servings: 8 servings