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I LOST MY NOODLES! LOW CARB/SOUTH BEACH EGGPLANT LASAGNA



I Lost My Noodles! Low Carb/South Beach Eggplant Lasagna image

I was looking for a yummy South Beach recipe to curb my Italian Cravings. I found a vegetarian lasagna recipe using eggplant slices as noodles, substituted my own meat sauce, and voila! A low carb keeper in our home! The eggplant taste is indistinguishable with all of the bold italian flavors, and adds the needed texture of the missing noodles. I've also seen zucchini strips used as the mock noodles. Try it!

Provided by PattiCakeB

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 large eggplants, peeled, sliced lengthwise into 1/4 inch noodle-like strips
cooking spray (olive oil spray is best)
salt and pepper
1 1/2 lbs turkey breast or 1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves chopped garlic
1 red pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons italian seasoning (or mix of oregano, basil and thyme)
1 teaspoon fennel seed (optional)
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if you dare!) (optional)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 cup red wine (optional) or 1 cup vodka (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce (or large jar sugar free sauce if you can find it)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (for less sugar, 3 chopped roma tomatoes)
2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
2 eggs
3 green onions, chopped
3 cups shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Spray cookie sheet, arrange eggplant slices and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook slices 5 minutes on each side.
  • Lower oven temp to 375.
  • Brown meat, onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes.
  • Add red pepper and mushrooms, and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add spinach, tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices and wine and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Blend ricotta, egg and Green onion.
  • Blend together Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese.
  • Spread 1/3 of meat sauce in bottom of 9" x 13" glass pan.
  • Layer ½ eggplant slices
  • Dollop and Spread ½ ricotta
  • Layer 1/3 mozzarella/parmesan mixture.
  • REPEAT
  • Add last layer of sauce, then mozzarella/parmesan mixture on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Remove foil and bake or broil another 5-10 minutes until cheese is browned.
  • Let it rest 10 minutes before slicing, if you can wait that long!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.4, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 126.3, Sodium 811.3, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 12.7, Protein 36.2

"YOU'LL NEVER MISS THE NOODLES" LASAGNA



I found this recipe on a low carb site and modified it slightly to suit our tastes. We had it for dinner last night and it was AWESOME!! Very yummy and the flavor of all those fresh veggies blended beautifully with the sauce! DH went back for seconds, so this is definitely a keeper. Add a side salad and your meal is complete!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage link, removed from casings
1 small onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 cup water
16 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped or 1/4 cup dried parsley
5 large mushrooms, sliced thin
2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
1 lb spinach, steamed
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Brown the meat and sausage in a large frying pan.
  • When meat is about half done, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and continue cooking until the onion is transparent.
  • Add the tomato sauce, paste, water and seasonings; mix well.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Beat the eggs and ricotta together; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 325° and spray a 9x13-inch pan with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Spread 1/2 of the meat mixture in the bottom of the pan.
  • Top with sliced zucchini.
  • Spread the zucchini with the ricotta mixture and top with the spinach and mushroom slices.
  • Top that layer with with half of the Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Cover with the remaining meat mixture and top with the remaining cheeses.
  • Bake at 325° until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to get golden, about 35 to 45 minutes.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) LASAGNA



Eggplant (Aubergine) Lasagna image

Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gidget

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons olive oil
500 g eggplants, sliced lengthwise, unpeeled about 5mm thick (or 17.6 oz)
1 (440 g) can tomato puree (or 15.5 oz )
1 (440 g) can tomatoes, drained and chopped (or 15.5 oz)
1 tablespoon finely chopped oregano
1 tablespoon chopped basil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the griller.
  • Combine the lemon juice and olive oil and brush it on the eggplant slices.
  • Lay them in a single layer on a nonstick baking tray and grill both sides for about 3 minutes each or until golden brown.
  • Preheat the oven to 180C degrees.
  • In a bowl combine the tomato puree, tomatoes, oregano, basil, cayenne pepper and garlic.
  • In another bowl combine the parmesan and breadcrumbs.
  • Spoon one third of the tomato mixture into the base of a lasagne or casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with one third of the breadcrumb mixture and cover with a layer of eggplant.
  • Spread half the ricotta cheese over the eggplant and continue to layer in the same order, ending with the breadcrumb mixture (in my case hopefully).
  • Scatter the mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  • Serve with salad and crusty bread.

EGGPLANT LASAGNA



Eggplant Lasagna image

Make and share this Eggplant Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by EdandTheresa

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large eggplant (peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 medium onion (sliced)
12 ounces roasted red peppers (cut in 1/2, Mancini brand perferred)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained)
1/4 cup olive oil
6 pieces whole wheat lasagna noodles
1 (25 1/2 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
12 ounces low fat cottage cheese
2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Combine eggplant, onion, peppers, garlic, tomatoes and olive oil in a large bowl and mix.
  • Put on a large cookie sheet, spread evenly.
  • Place in oven at 350 degrees, stirring occasionally and to check that veggies are not too dry, add more oil if needed.
  • Cook about 1 hour or until veggies are very tender, 350 degrees.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Cook lasagna according to box directions.
  • In a 9x13 baking dish, cover bottom with spaghetti sauce.
  • Layer 3 lasagna noodles, eggplant mixture, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and top with spaghetti sauce. Add 3 lasagna noodles and top with remaining spaghetti sauce and 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 39.7, Sodium 1678.7, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 13.4, Protein 23

NORTHERN ITALIAN STYLE LACTO-VEGETARIAN LASAGNA



Northern Italian Style Lacto-Vegetarian Lasagna image

Modified for the vegetarian from a tried and true Northern Italian Style Lasagna with Bologna Meat Sauce recipe my mother has used for years. (Original recipe this is based on can be found in the Better Homes and Gardens "Italian Cook Book", 3rd printing, 1984.)

Provided by blueyedwineaux

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 ounces lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese or 1 1/2 cups romano cheese
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups milk
1 3/4 cups crumbled firm tofu (drained)
1 (28 ounce) can cut tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon vegetable bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup light cream (optional) or 1/3 cup milk (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan (or Dutch oven) cook tofu until browned. Add undrained tomatoes, onion, carrot, celery, parsley, tomato paste, bullion granules, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper to tofu. Stir. Stir in wine and ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, for 45 to 60 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water just until tender; drain. Rinse with cool water.
  • Combine cheeses.
  • For the sauce melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour, pepper, nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add milk; cook and stir until thick and bubbly (don't let burn!).
  • Arrange a single layer of the pasta in the bottom of a greased 13"x9"x2" baking dish. Spread 1/3 white sauce over noodles. Spread 1/3 Tofu "meat" filling over white sauce. Spread 1/3 cheese over tofu. Repeat layers of pasta, sauce, tofu mix and cheese 2 more times.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350degrees for 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove from over. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.9, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 72.2, Sodium 659.2, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6.7, Protein 26

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