How To Make The Best Eggplant Lasagna

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Yields: 4
Prep Time: 0 hours 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hour 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 medium eggplants
• kosher salt
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow onion
• 2 tsp. oregano
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 25-oz. jar marinara
• 16 oz. whole milk ricotta
• 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
• 4 c. shredded mozzarella

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Cut ends of eggplants and slice thinly, about 1/4” thick. Lay slices on a cooling rack and season with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes.
3. Flip, season again, and let sit for another 20 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
4. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add onions and oregano. Season with salt and pepper and cook until onions are translucent. Add marinara and cook until warmed through.
5. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, egg and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
6. In a large casserole dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce, a single layer of eggplant “noodles”, a layer of ricotta mixture, then a layer of mozzarella; repeat layers. Top last layer of eggplant with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.