Ina Garten Eggplant Lasagna Recipe
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This Ina Garten Eggplant Lasagna Recipe is warm, cozy, and full of flavor. It is a lighter twist on classic lasagna. Instead of pasta, we use tender eggplant slices.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 320 kcal
- 2 large eggplants sliced lengthwise
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil optional
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
Take a bowl and add ricotta cheese. Mix in the egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy. This mixture adds richness to your lasagna layers.
- Use zucchini slices instead of eggplant for variation
- Add cooked ground beef for a meaty version
- Use fresh mozzarella for a softer texture
- Add spinach to the cheese mix for extra nutrition
- Sprinkle chili flakes for a spicy kick
Keyword Ina Garten Eggplant Lasagna Recipe