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Vegetarian Lasagna with Eggplant and Ricotta

Who says you can't make lasagna without meat? This vegetarian lasagna with eggplant and ricotta is a tasty and nutritious alternative. It's easy to make and full of flavor, perfect for a family meal or a dinner party. And you know what's even better? It's healthy! So let's get started!

Prep time
60 min
Difficulty
Gemiddeld
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • medium eggplants
  • cloves of garlic
  • onion
  • 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
  • tablespoons olive oil
  • 250 grams ricotta
  • 100 grams grated Parmesan cheese
  • lasagna sheets
  •  Basil leaves, for garnish
  •  Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition facts
kcal 410
protein 18g
fat 20g
carbs 40g

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  2. 2 Slice the eggplants into thin slices and grill them in a hot grill pan until soft and lightly browned. Set aside.
  3. 3 Finely chop the onion and garlic and sauté them in a pan with olive oil until soft and translucent.
  4. 4 Add the diced tomatoes to the pan and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  6. 6 Layer aubergine slices on the bottom of a baking dish. Layer with lasagna sheets, followed by a layer of ricotta and a layer of tomato sauce. Repeat this process until all ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of sauce.
  7. 7 Sprinkle the top of the lasagna with the grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. 8 Bake the lasagna for 30 minutes in the oven, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  9. 9 Garnish the lasagna with fresh basil leaves before serving.