Jorges Pasta-less Eggplant Lasagna

Roasted eggplant strips take the place of pasta strips and feta cheese takes the place of mozarella. This is a fun and delicious twist on the Italian favorite.

Step: 1

Soak eggplant slices in a large bowl of lightly salted water for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

Step: 2

Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step: 3

Preheat the oven’s broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

Step: 4

Whisk olive oil and Italian seasoning together in a bowl.

Step: 5

Brush both sides of eggplant slices with the seasoned olive oil.

Step: 6

Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet and place in preheated oven; broil until browned, 2 to 4 minutes on each side.

Step: 7

Set oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step: 8

Measure 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and set aside.

Step: 9

Stir ricotta cheese, egg, and remaining Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.

Step: 10

Stir spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, and ketchup together in a separate bowl.

Step: 11

Spread a small amount of spaghetti sauce mixture in the bottom of a casserole dish.

Step: 12

Top spaghetti sauce mixture with a layer of broiled eggplant slices.

Step: 13

Cover eggplant layer with a layer of the ricotta mixture.

Step: 14

Sprinkle a layer of feta on top of the ricotta mixture.

Step: 15

Cover feta layer with ground beef layer.

Step: 16

Sprinkle a layer of spinach on top of ground beef.

Step: 17

Repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with a final layer of eggplant topped with the reserved 1 cup Parmesan cheese.

Step: 18

Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling and cheese is browned, about 40 minutes.

Step: 19

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Per Serving: 598 calories; protein 34.9g; carbohydrates 26.3g; fat 39.9g; cholesterol 120.2mg; sodium 1158.5mg.

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