Eggplant and Ground Beef Lasagna

Eggplant and Ground Beef Lasagna
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    159

Experience a delightful fusion of classic Italian lasagna and rich Mediterranean flavors with this Eggplant and Ground Beef Lasagna. Layers of tender eggplant, savory meat sauce, and melted cheese create a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    26 g
  • Cholesterol
    35 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    16 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    339 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

02

Step

Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

03

Step

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook lasagna noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain and set aside.

04

Step

Cook and stir ground beef, onion, mushrooms, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until the beef is completely browned, about 10 minutes.

05

Step

Stir crushed tomatoes into ground beef; simmer until sauce has formed, 3 to 4 minutes.

06

Step

Pour about 1/4 of the sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer noodles on top of sauce. Spread a thin layer of sauce on top of noodles.

07

Step

Place a layer of eggplant slices on top of noodle and sauce layer. Sprinkle about 1/4 of the cheese on top of eggplant slices.

08

Step

Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, until ending with a layer of sauce topped with remaining cheese.

09

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and brown on top, about 40 minutes.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a thin layer of ricotta cheese between the meat sauce and eggplant.
To prevent the eggplant from being watery, salt the slices and let them sit for 30 minutes before layering. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese or add herbs like oregano or basil to the sauce.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 53 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Nona Cronin

    I found that salting the eggplant and letting it sit for 30 minutes before cooking helped to remove some of the bitterness.

  • Olin Bergstrom

    The eggplant adds such a unique twist to traditional lasagna. My family loved it!

  • Shanel Quitzon

    Next time, I'll add a layer of ricotta cheese for extra creaminess.

  • Kathryne Pfeffer

    This recipe was a lifesaver! I had all the ingredients on hand and it turned out amazing.

  • Hunter Kihn

    The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner like me.

  • Henry Dare

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this lasagna!

  • Kailyn Carroll

    I substituted ground turkey for the beef and it was still delicious.

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