eggplant ricotta bake
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Pinched from Gourmet Girl Cooks
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yield
4 -6
prep time
40 Min
cook time
1 Hr
Ingredients For eggplant ricotta bake
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2 lgeggplants, sliced lengthwise 3/4" thick, leave skin on
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1 lbricotta cheese
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3eggs
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1 cromano cheese, grated, divided
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fresh chopped basil
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2 cmarinara sauce
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olive oil to brush on eggplants
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salt and pepper to taste
How To Make eggplant ricotta bake
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1Preheat oven to 450 F. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in oven till tender and golden, about 20-30 minutes (you could also cook eggplant slices on a gas or charcoal grill until tender
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2In a bowl, whisk ricotta, eggs, 1/2 cup of the Romano cheese, fresh basil, salt and pepper.
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3Lower temperature to 375. Brush the bottom and the sides of an 2-1/2 to 3 quart square or oblong casserole dish with oil. Place 1/4 of the roasted eggplant down, spread with marinara, more eggplant, half of the ricotta mixture, repeat everything ending with ricotta on top. Spread remaining 1/2 cup of Romano over top.
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4Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with a side of pasta, if desired.
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5***Important: Let cool for about 15 minutes so that everything sets and it isn't runny.
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