Cheesy Baked Eggplant



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
40 mins

Total Time:
1 hr

Servings:
6

Yield:
1 (9×13-inch) casserole


Ingredients

  • 1eggplant, sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 2tablespoonsolive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 1tablespoongarlic powder, or to taste
  • 1(10 ounce) packagefresh spinach leaves
  • 2smalltomatoes, chopped
  • 1smallonion, chopped
  • 3clovesgarlic, chopped
  • ¾cupshredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • ¾cupgrated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • ½cupricotta cheese
  • spaghetti sauce
  • 2teaspoonsItalian seasoning

  • Directions

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

    Brush both sides eggplant slices with oil. Place on a baking sheet; sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake until beginning to soften, about 10 minutes.

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spinach, tomatoes, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until spinach wilts and tomatoes begin to release their juices, about 2 minutes. Combine ½ cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, and ricotta in a medium bowl; set aside.

    Place eggplant slices in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with spinach mixture; spread cheese mixture in a thin layer over spinach. Top with sauce; sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup mozzarella, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.

    Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant is tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    244 Calories
    16g Fat
    15g Carbs
    12g Protein

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