eggplant lasagna

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons fresh oregano
  • 1.5 teaspoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • - salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 - eggplant, sliced
  • 1 - zucchini, sliced
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese slices
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fennel seeds, crushed
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make eggplant lasagna

  • Step 1
    Mix the oil with the oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
  • Step 2
    Brush it onto both sides of the eggplant and zucchini.
  • Step 3
    Lay the eggplant and zucchini in single layers on baking sheets.
  • Step 4
    Broil them 2 inches from the heat for 4 or 5 minutes or until cooked.
  • Step 5
    Turn, brush the other side with the oil and broil until the second side is done. Remove.
  • Step 6
    Preheat oven to 350.
  • Step 7
    Place half the eggplant slices in a wide, shallow 2 or 3 quart baking dish.
  • Step 8
    Add half the zucchini, then layer in half of the mozzarella, drained ricotta, spaghetti sauce, fennel seed and parmesan.
  • Step 9
    Repeat the layering with the second half of the ingredients.
  • Step 10
    Cover and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Step 11
    May be made ahead several days, or frozen, defrosted and reheated.

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