Eggplant Lasagna Italian Recipe

Eggplant Lasagna Italian Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pound ricotta
• 8 ounce mozzarella
• 2 lg firm eggplants
• 3/4 cup grated cheese
• oil for frying
• 3 c marinara sauce (3 to 4)
• 3 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cup flavored breadcrumbs

Method

1. Peel and slice eggplant
2. Beat eggs with dash of salt
3. Heat oil in pan til hot but not smoking
4. Dip each slice of eggplant in egg and bread crumbs and fry til golden
5. Drain well
6. Continue til all are fried
7. In an ovenproof dish (8×14 or larger) Place enough sauce to cover pan
8. Make layer of eggplant by placeing in sauce and turning to coat on both sides
9. Add a bit more sauce
10. Cover with dabs of ricotta and slices of mozzarella
11. Dip each nest slice of eggplant in sauce to coat and continue process until you have about three layers
12. Top with extra sauce and cheese
13. Bake in oven at 350 for 1 hour 1/2 covered lightly, 1/2 uncovered
14. When you remove it from the oven let it sit for 15 min before serving
15. Serve with crusty bread and a salad

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