#wowtastic n0-noodle eggplant lasagna
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
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Step 1Preheat 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.
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Step 2In 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
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Step 3Place 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.
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Step 4Combine ricotta, egg, parsley, pesto and a pinch of salt to mixture. Stir and mix well.
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Step 5Brush 9 1'2" springform pan with olive oil. Spoon meat mixture on bottom of pan, followed by ricotta mixture, cheeses and eggplant slices. Repeat.
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Step 6Reduce 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.
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Step 7Rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
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Category:
Beef
Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#For Kids
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Ingredient:
Vegetable
Diet:
Diabetic
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Method:
Bake
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