Eggplant Lasagna
Description
The recipe for eggplant lasagna differs slightly from the classic version of the Italian dish. But those who love experimenting will surely enjoy this extraordinary flavor. Homemade eggplant lasagna will easily rival its restaurant counterpart.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the eggplant and slice it into thin rounds.
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Step 2
2. Place on several layers of paper towel, salt and pepper.
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Step 3
3. Cover the eggplants with a few more layers of paper towels, then press with a lid. Place a heavy skillet on top and let sit for half an hour to an hour.
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Step 4
4. Wash and dry the spinach.
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Step 5
5. Cook the lasagna sheets according to the instructions on the package.
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Step 6
6. In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese with chopped spinach, salt, and pepper. Prepare your favorite sauce. Spread one-fifth of the sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Then layer lasagna sheets, eggplant slices, the cottage cheese mixture, sauce again, lasagna sheets, and so on.
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Step 7
7. As the top layer, place sliced tomatoes and grated Mozzarella cheese. Season with spices and parsley.
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Step 8
8. Bake the eggplant lasagna in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 45-60 minutes. The eggplants will turn brown and become tender.
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Step 9
9. Eggplant lasagna is ready!