Description
A delicious low-carb twist on traditional lasagna made with eggplant instead of pasta, packed with savory flavors and healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
2 Eggplants, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 lb Ground Meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
1 cup Ricotta Cheese
1.5 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
2 cups Spinach, fresh or frozen
2 cups Low-Sugar Tomato Sauce
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Onion, chopped
1 tbsp Italian Herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
2 tbsp Olive Oil
Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the eggplant by slicing into 1/4-inch rounds, salting both sides, and letting sit for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
- Sauté ground meat in olive oil until browned, adding minced garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce and spinach to the meat, allowing it to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix ricotta, half the mozzarella, parmesan, and Italian herbs in a bowl until creamy.
- Layer in an oven-safe dish: meat sauce, eggplant, cheese mixture, repeating layers, topping with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use low-sugar tomato sauce for the best results. You can substitute ricotta with cottage cheese for a lower fat option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg