#wowtastic n0-noodle eggplant lasagna

Crestview, FL
Updated on Apr 14, 2016

13 years ago when my hubby and I were on a low carb diet, this was one of his favorites. I've been making this darn right delicious pan of yumminess ever since. If you love lasagna, you will love my low carb no noodle version. You don't have to be on a diet to enjoy this #WOWTASTIC & #Amazeballs recipe year round! Cooking with Love & Passion sw :)

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants, sliced 1/4"
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin-divided
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose greek seasoning, divided
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 4-5 - garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3/4 pound ground chuck
  • 3/4 pound ground pork
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese, whole milk
  • 2 large egg, whisked
  • 1/4 cup italian parsley, chopped
  • 2 heaping tablespoons pesto
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 cups italian cheese blend, shredded
  • 1 cup aged asiago cheese, grated
  • RED SAUCE INGREDIENTS
  • 28 ounces tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1 teaspoon basil, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons all purpose greek seasoning, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon stevia
  • - kosher salt to taste (optional)

How To Make #wowtastic n0-noodle eggplant lasagna

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle eggplant with Greek seasoning. Place on rack of a cookie sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Step 2
    In a skillet, toast cumin seeds and fennel seeds. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil sauté red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Saute onions and garlic until onions are translucent
  • Step 3
    Place beef chuck and pork in skillet, cook for 5 minutes, stirring with spatula. Continue cooking the ground pork for another five minutes. Drain meat in colander. Transfer back to pan, add red sauce ingredients. Simmer for 35-40 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Combine ricotta, egg, parsley, pesto and a pinch of salt to mixture. Stir and mix well.
  • Step 5
    Brush 9 1'2" springform pan with olive oil. Spoon meat mixture on bottom of pan, followed by ricotta mixture, cheeses and eggplant slices. Repeat.
  • Step 6
    Reduce oven temp to 350 degrees. Place springform pan on pan on middle rack in oven, cover with foil and bake for 40-50 minutes. Remove foil, add additional shredded cheese and bake uncovered until cheese has melted.
  • Step 7
    Rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

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Category: Beef
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #Eggplant
Keyword: #cheese
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Keyword: #Diabetic
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Keyword: #Italian
Keyword: #Red sauce
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Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake

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