Roll up Eggplant Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Roll up Eggplant Lasagna recipe for a hearty Italian dinner
in Italian

Prep

25 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 lasagna noodles ( boiled per instruction on the package and strained )
1 small eggplant
2 cups shredded cheese , divided ( I used jalapeno jack , you can use any other per your choice )
no . 1 onion ( sliced thin and long )
1 jar spicy marinara sauce ( or you can make your own sauce , I did n't have time in hand )
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
salt , for sprinkling on eggplant
1/2 teaspoon black pepper ( for sprinkling on eggplants )
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
415
Sugar
8g
Fat
22g
Roll up Eggplant Lasagna is a twist on the traditional lasagna recipe. It combines tender roasted eggplant slices with melted cheese and flavorful marinara sauce to create a tasty homemade dinner. The dish is a popular Italian comfort food that everyone loves. It's a healthy alternative to traditional lasagna that is high in carbs and calories. This recipe is easy to make and versatile enough to accommodate substitutions. Serve this dish with a fresh garden salad on the side and enjoy your healthy and hearty Italian dinner with family and friends.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Slice eggplant into thin rounds and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until tender and slightly browned.
3.In a pan, sauté onions until golden brown. Add crushed red pepper flakes, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning to the pan. Pour in marinara sauce and let it simmer for 10 minutes on low heat until fragrant.
4.Take a lasagna noodle and spread the marinara sauce mixture evenly over it. Place a few roasted eggplant slices on top and sprinkle shredded cheese. Carefully roll up the lasagna and place it seam side down in a baking dish. Repeat the process with the remaining noodles.
5.Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the rolls and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
6.Once done, remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

This Roll up Eggplant Lasagna is a perfect hearty Italian meal that is vegetarian and gluten-free.

The combination of roasted eggplant and cheese make it a flavorful dish.
It’s also easy to make and perfect for families or larger groups.

CONS

The preparation time for this recipe is a bit longer due to the roasting of eggplant and rolling of the lasagna rolls.

It also requires the use of an oven which may not be accessible to all.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplants are a low calorie, high fiber food that is rich in nutrients.
It contains antioxidants and may lower the risk of heart disease. The use of marinara sauce in the recipe adds more nutritional value with the presence of tomatoes which are also high in antioxidants.

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