Eggplant Lasagna
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Recipe type: Lasagna
Cuisine: Italian
 
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Ingredients
  • 3 medium eggplants
  • kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 tsp. oregano
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 25-oz. jar marinara
  • 16 oz. whole milk ricotta
  • ½ c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ c. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 4 c. shredded mozzarella
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Cut ends of eggplants and slice thinly, about ¼” thick. Lay slices on a cooling rack and season with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes. Flip, season again, and let sit for another 20 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add onions and oregano. Season with salt and pepper and cook until onions are translucent. Add marinara and cook until warmed through.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, egg and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. In a large casserole dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce, a single layer of eggplant “noodles", a layer of ricotta mixture, then a layer of mozzarella; repeat layers. Top last layer of eggplant with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.
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