Recipe of Eggplant Lasagna - Food Recipes

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EGGPLANT LASAGNA

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Serving Size : 6
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Main Dish Dupree

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

6 tablespoon Olive oil 3 teaspoon Finely chopped fresh oregano 1 1/2 teaspoon Finely chopped fresh basil Salt Freshly ground pepper 1 Eggplant -- (12-oz) -sliced 1/2-in thick 1 Zucchini -- (8-oz) - sliced 1/2-in thick 8 ounce Mozzarella cheese -- sliced 1 cup Ricotta cheese -- drained 2 cup Spaghetti sauce 2 tablespoon Fennel seed -- crushed 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan - (imported) MIX THE OIL WITH THE OREGANO, basil, salt and pepper. Brush it onto both sides of the eggplant and zucchini. Lay the eggplant and zucchini in single layers on baking sheets. Broil them 2 inches from the heat for 4-or-5 minutes or until cooked. Turn, brush the other side with the oil, and broil until the second side is done. Remove. Preheat oven to 350F. Place half the eggplant slices in a wide, shallow 2-or-3-quart baking dish. Add half the zucchini, then layer in half of the mozzarella, ricotta, spaghetti sauce, fennel seed and Parmesan. Repeat the layering with the second half of the ingredients. Cover and bake 20-to-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. May be made ahead several days, or frozen, defrosted and reheated. NATHALIE DUPREE PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -