Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 3 c. diced eggplant
  • 3/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. basil
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed
  • 15 oz. part skim Ricotta or 1 1/2 c. cottage cheese
  • 1 c. shredded low-fat Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Heat oil in large saucepan (medium-high).
  • Add eggplant, onion and garlic.
  • Cook, stirring 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar and basil.
  • Bring to boil; reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer until eggplant is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Makes 4 3/4 cups.
  • Combine spinach, Ricotta, Mozzarella, egg and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup eggplant sauce in 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Layer with 3 lasagna noodles and 1/2 spinach mixture, 3 noodles and 1 3/4 cups sauce, remaining spinach mixture and noodles.
  • Top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes until hot.
  • Total fat 12 g. Contains 380 calories per serving (6 servings).