EGGPLANT PARMESAN LASAGNA (LOWER FAT)

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This tastes just like the classic eggplant Parmesan layered between noodles, four cheeses and tomato sauce! Serve with a side salad and some garlic bread for a wonderful meal. Originally from a May 2001 food section in the Houston Chronicle

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large egg whites, divided
1 large egg
1 lb eggplant, cut crosswise into1/4 inch slices
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
olive oil flavored cooking spray
2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
5 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (15 ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese
1 (12 ounce) carton 1% fat cottage cheese
1 (26 ounce) bottle fat free tomato basil pasta sauce
12 lasagna noodles, cooked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl,combine 2 egg whites and egg, stirring with a whisk.
  • Dredge eggplant slice in flour,dip in egg mixture,and dredge in breadcrumbs. Repeat procedure with remaining eggplant, flour,egg mixture and breadcrumbs.
  • Place slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Coat tops of slices with cooking spray and bake 20 minutes, turning over after 10 minutes.
  • Remove from baking sheet and cool.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375°.
  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 3 tablespoons parmesan, oregano, basil, ricotta, cottage cheese and remaining egg white and mix well.
  • Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread 1/4 cup pasta sauce in the bottom of dish.
  • Arrange 4 lasagna noodles slightly overlapping over the pasta sauce; top with half of cheese mixture, half of eggplant slices and 3/4 cup pasta sauce.
  • Repeat layers, ending with noodles.
  • Spread remaining pasta sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
  • Cover and bake 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake an additional 35 minutes, or until cheese melts.
  • Let stand 5 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.1, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 75.4, Sodium 833.2, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 32.2

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