Eating for Two: Lasagna with Eggplant and Chard

Name: Eating for Two: Lasagna with Eggplant and Chard
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps butter; 1 bunch green chard, about 1 1/2 pounds, stems removed; 118 milliliters dry white wine (I usually substitute water unless I happen to have a bottle of wine or vermouth open); 1 egg; 680 grams eggplant, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick; 227 grams fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 box lasagna noodles; 2 Tbsps olive oil, plus extra for the eggplant; 1 onion, finely diced; 177 milliliters grated pecorino romano; 237 milliliters ricotta; 6 servings Salt and freshly milled pepper; 237 milliliters tomato sauce (your favorite; make sure it is well seasoned)

Eating for Two: Lasagna with Eggplant and Chard might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 667 calories, 30g of protein, and 28g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 33% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. valentin day will be even more special with this recipe. Head to the store and pick up mozzarella, egg, wine, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a rather inexpensive main course. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Boil the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Unless it is garden fresh, salt the eggplant, let stand 30 minutes, then blot dry.

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Lasagne Noodles

Eggplant

Salt

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

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Oven

Brush both sides of the eggplant slices lightly with oil.

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Eggplant

Cooking Oil

Place the slices on a sheet pan and bake, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 30 minutes in all. Chop coarsely. Do not turn off oven.

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Frying Pan

Heat 2 tablespoons oil and the butter in a large skillet.

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Butter

Cooking Oil

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Add the onion and garlic and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

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Garlic

Onion

Add the chard, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.

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Swiss Chard

Salt

Add the wine, cover, and cook until the chard is tender and the pan is dry, about 10 minutes. Turn the mixture out onto a cutting board and chop finely. In a bowl, mix together the ricotta, 1/3 cup water, and the egg, then stir in the chard. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

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Ground Black Pepper

Ricotta Cheese

Swiss Chard

Water

Salt

Wine

Egg

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Bowl

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Oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.

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Cooking Oil

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Spread 1/3 cup tomato sauce over the bottom and cover with a layer of pasta. Scatter a quarter of the grated cheese over the top and add a quarter of the eggplant, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Follow with another layer of pasta and repeat for three more layers. End with a layer of pasta and the remaining sauce. Cover with foil, tenting it above the surface.

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Tomato Sauce