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Eggplant Florentine Lasagna

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Serves:
12 people
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
60 minutes
This specialty lasagna recipe calls for fresh spinach, bright purple eggplant and tons of other colorful, fresh herbs and vegetables, layered between lasagna noodles.

Ingredients

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5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch sliced
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup water
1 (28 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Crushed Tomatoes with basil
1 (28 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Tomato Sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach, washed and patted dry
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles, traditional, uncooked
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat over to 375o F. In a large skillet cover bottom with 4 tablespoons oil; heat over medium heat. Place egg in 1 bowl and breadcrumbs in another bowl. Dip eggplant slices in egg and then breadcrumbs. Fry on both sides until browned, place on paper towel and sprinkle with salt and pepper
  • In a medium saucepan combine crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, basil and oregano; simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.
  • Place spinach in a microwave safe bowl and top with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 1 minute and then drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil Toss to coat the leaves with oil.
  • In a 9 X 13 inch baking dish pour 1½ cup of tomato mixture, cover bottom of dish. Top with 4 noodles, overlapping slightly. Pour 1½ cups of tomato mixture over noodles followed by half the eggplant, half the spinach and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Layer 4 more noodles, 1 ½ cups tomato mixture, remaining eggplant and spinach. Top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Top with 4 lasagna noodles and pour remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 50 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes.
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