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Ricotta Eggplant Casserole

Ricotta Eggplant Casserole: Cozy Comfort for Your Dinner Table

Experience the comforting layers of Ricotta Eggplant Casserole, perfect for dinner gatherings, with minimal prep and room for customization.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 medium Eggplant Globe or Italian varieties.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or avocado oil.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
  • 15 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Dried or fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon Basil Dried or fresh.
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper To taste.
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
  • 1 large Egg Beaten.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded.
Optional Add-Ons
  • 1 medium Zucchini Sliced.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Sliced.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ricotta Eggplant Casserole
  1. Slice the eggplant into ¼-inch thick rounds, salt both sides, and let rest for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil, sauté diced onion until soft, add garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, combine ricotta, grated Parmesan, beaten egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
  4. Bake eggplant at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or pan-fry until golden.
  5. In a greased baking dish, layer tomato sauce, eggplant, ricotta mixture, and repeat, finishing with sauce and mozzarella.
  6. Cover and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
  7. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite vegetables or cheeses.

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