Zucchini Eggplant Lasagna

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Recipe adapted from: My Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium onion)
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 (8-ounce) package whole wheat lasagna noodles, cooked
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F
  • Arrange eggplant slices in a single layer on several layers of paper towels. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt; let stand 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic to pan; saute 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, oregano, red pepper, and tomatoes; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine basil, ricotta, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Spread 1/2 cup tomato mixture into the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 4 noodles over tomato mixture; top with half of eggplant and half of zucchini. Spread ricotta mixture over vegetables; cover with 4 noodles. Spread 1 cup tomato mixture over noodles; layer with remaining eggplant and zucchini slices. Arrange remaining 4 noodles over vegetables, and spread remaining tomato mixture over noodles.
  • Top evening with mozzarella. Cover with foil coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 25 minutes or until browned. Cool for 5 minutes.

Nutrition (Serves 12)

Calories 200, Total Fat 8g, Sat Fat 4g, Protein 13g, Carbohydrate 22g, Total Sugars 4g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Cholesterol 19mg, Sodium 331 mg