logan's low carb eggplant lasagna

Crestview, FL
Updated on May 12, 2011

You will not miss the noodles in my delicious rendition of the classic lasagna. This is great for low-carbers. I hope that you enjoy this as much as my family and I. Happy Cooking! sw:)

prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
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yield

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplant, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • tablespoon olive oil, spray
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 pound ground sirloin
  • 8 ounces portabella mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 (28 oz) jars fire roasted tomato pasta sauce
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon granulated onion
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tablespoon oregano, dried
  • 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 cups italian blend cheese, shredded
  • RICOTTA MIXTURE
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan/pecorino romano
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon basil, fresh & chopped
  • - kosher salt & pepper to taste

How To Make logan's low carb eggplant lasagna

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sprinke salt and pepper on eggplant slices. Spray both sides of eggplant. Place eggplant slices on 2 large baking sheets and roast in oven until soft. This will take abou 15-20 minutes. Turn slices halfway through.
  • Step 2
    In a heated skillet add 3 tbsp olive oil. Brown mushrooms. Add ground sirlion and brown. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    In a medium saucepan add ground sirloin/mushroom, pasta sauce, wine, garlic, onion, italian seasonung, red pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Step 4
    In a mixing bowl,combine all ricotta mxture ingredients.
  • Step 5
    Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees. Spread the pasta sauce sauce on the bottom of the prepared 9x13 baking dish. Layer slices of eggplant on top followed by the ricotta mixture. Repeat finish with marinara sauce. Top with Italian blend cheese. Cover with foil. Bake 3-40 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Remove foil and bake or broil another 5-10 minutes until cheese is browned.
  • Step 7
    Let it rest 10 minutes before slicing.

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