Nat and Darcy’s Amazing Eggplant Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Nat and Darcy's Amazing Eggplant Lasagna recipe for dinner

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

Fat

17g

Nat and Darcy's Amazing Eggplant Lasagna is a delicious and healthy twist on a traditional pasta dish. This recipe replaces typical pasta noodles with sliced eggplant to make it a more nutritious and satisfying meal. The combination of savory sauces, creamy and tangy cheeses, and crispy bacon make this dish a standout at any dinner party. Whether you're a meat-eater or a vegetarian, everyone can enjoy this dish and get their fill of healthy veggies for the day. Serve with a side salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.	Slice eggplant into rounds of about 1/4 inch thickness.
3.	Cook bacon over medium heat in a large skillet until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
4.	In the same skillet, add the spaghetti sauce and stir in over medium heat.
5.	In a mixing bowl, mix together crumbled feta cheese, ricotta cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
6.	In a baking dish, start layering sliced eggplant, then spaghetti sauce, then the cheese mixture, and then bacon. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used up or until the baking dish is full. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the top layer.
7.	Add the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
8.	Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

PROS

This eggplant lasagna is a great vegetarian dish for meatless Mondays.

The combination of flavors on each layer of this dish is sure to please the taste buds.

CONS

The recipe calls for bacon, so it may not be vegetarian if meat is used.

Eggplant can be bitter and some people may dislike its texture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplant is packed with vitamins and minerals that are essential for good health.
It is low in calories and high in fiber, making it great for maintaining a healthy weight.
The tomato sauce in this recipe is a good source of lycopene, which has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer.

	1 large eggplant
	4 ounces bacon
	2 cups favorite spaghetti sauce
	1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
	1/4 cup ricotta cheese
	1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
	salt and pepper to taste