Name: No-Noodle Eggplant Lasagna
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants (2 1/2-3 pounds total), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 12 ounces lean ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes; 0.25 cup dry red wine; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 1.5 cups part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; Chopped fresh basil for garnish

No-Noodle Eggplant Lasagna

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Satisfy your craving for cheesy, indulgent lasagna with this noodle-less version. Roasted eggplant slices stand in for noodles in this low-carb, gluten-free lasagna.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on July 27, 2018

Prep Time:

50 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 lasagna

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

2 large eggplants (2 1/2-3 pounds total), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
¼ cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 ½ cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
Chopped fresh basil for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray.
Arrange eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared pans. Roast until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion; cook, stirring and crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, wine, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Combine ricotta and egg in a small bowl.
Spread about 1 cup of the sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange 1/4 of the eggplant slices over the tomato sauce. Dollop on about 1/3 cup of the ricotta mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 cup mozzarella. Make another layer with another 1/4 of the eggplant slices, this time arranging them crosswise to the first layer. Top with 1 cup sauce, dollop on 1/3 cup ricotta mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 cup mozzarella. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 2 more layers.
Bake the lasagna, uncovered, until the sauce is bubbling around the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 to 20 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare through Step 5 and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Continue with recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

301	Calories
13g	Fat
19g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 301
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 24g	49%
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 79mg	26%
Vitamin A 1180IU	24%
Vitamin C 11mg	12%
Folate 52mcg	13%
Sodium 406mg	18%
Calcium 257mg	20%
Iron 4mg	21%
Magnesium 45mg	11%
Potassium 891mg	19%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.