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Eggplant Lasagna Recipe

This Low-Carb Eggplant Lasagna recipe is made with eggplant slices, which makes it perfect for those following a low-carb or gluten-free diet. It's absolutely delicious, too!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword Eggplant Lasagna, Gluten-free Lasagna, Low-carb Lasagna
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 223kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants sliced 1/8" thick (I used my mandoline to create perfect eggplant slices.)
  • coarse salt
  • 15 ounces part-skim ricotta
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese save some to sprinkle on top
  • 4 cups homemade tomato sauce or your favourite sauce
  • 16 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, for garnishing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on a clean surface.
  • Sprinkle the slices with coarse salt, and set aside for 10 minutes. Remove the excess moisture and salt with a paper towel.
  • In a grill pan, place the eggplant slices, and grill for about 3 minutes per side. Please, don't skip the steps 2 and 3. They are very important to avoid the lasagna becoming too soupy.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and an egg. Stir well.
  • In a casserole dish, spread some tomato sauce on the bottom. Place 5 or 6 eggplant slices on top to cover the sauce.
  • Spread some of the ricotta cheese mixture over the eggplant slices, and top with the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers until all your ingredients are used.
  • Top with the sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Bake 40 minutes covered and then 10 minutes uncovered. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.

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Notes

  • Add meat to your tomato sauce, if desired. This Instant Pot meat sauce recipe is fabulous!
  • You can make this lasagna a day ahead of time. Follow instructions but stop short of baking. Wrap casserole dish tightly and store in the refrigerator overnight, then rest on the countertop for a few minutes prior to baking. 
  • Be sure to let your dish rest before serving. This will help prevent watery lasagna. 
  • Feel free to experiment with different cheeses. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/9 | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.6g | Protein: 18.5g | Fat: 12.4g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sugar: 4.4g