La-La-La-La-Lasagna
- 1 eggplant (cut 2, 1/4 " thick slices lengthwise from a 'long' eggplant, pat dry)
- 1 egg white (or 2 tbsp. liquid egg whites)
- 1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese (or alternative below)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash ground nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped mushroom
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning
- additional salt, black pepper, to taste
- 2 sheets oven-ready lasagna noodles (like the kind by Barilla)
- 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat parmesan cheese
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Spritz both sides of each eggplant slice with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through, until browned and softened.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine egg white(s), ricotta cheese, basil, garlic, salt, and nutmeg. Stir well and set aside.
- Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove.
- Add mushrooms and, stirring occasionally, cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir mushrooms into ricotta mixture and set aside.
- Add Italian seasoning to crushed tomatoes, and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Spray a large loaf pan (about 9" X 5") with nonstick spray.
- Pour 1/4 cup tomatoes evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- Top with 1 lasagna sheet. Spread half of the ricotta-mushroom mixture on top, followed by another 1/4 cup tomatoes.
- Top with 1 eggplant slice.
- Repeat layering with 1/4 cup tomatoes, 1 lasagna sheet, remaining ricotta-mushroom mixture, remaining 1/4 cup tomatoes, and remaining eggplant slice.
- Evenly top with mozzarella and grated topping.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese starts to brown. Serve and enjoy!
- Serving Size: 1/2 of lasagna.
- Calories: 238.
- Fat: 4g.
- Sodium: 845mg.
- Carbs: 31.5g.
- Fiber: 5g.
- Sugars: 10g.
- Protein: 17.5g.
- POINTS(R) value 4*.
eggplant, egg, ricotta cheese, fresh basil, garlic, salt, ground nutmeg, mushroom, tomatoes, italian seasoning, additional salt, lasagna noodles, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/la-la-la-la-lasagna-400842 (may not work)