Picture this: a hearty, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying lasagna that fits perfectly into your keto lifestyle. Introducing Keto Eggplant Lasagna! This low-carb twist on a classic comfort food favorite will have you falling in love at first bite.
Eggplant – 2 medium eggplant – Olive oil spray Cheese Mixture – 30 ounces ricotta cheese – 4 ounces Parmesan cheese shredded – 2 egg yolks – 2 cloves garlic minced – 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning – ½ teaspoon sea salt – ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper Sauce – 1 recipe Keto Meat Sauce For Topping – 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese – 2 ounces Parmesan cheese
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Peel the eggplant and slice to ¼ inch thick. Salt and let drain on kitchen towels for 30 minutes.
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Blot dry. Place the eggplant in a single layer on a baking sheet. Spray well with olive oil — roast for 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 375.
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Place ½ cup of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 13 x 9 baking dish.
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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Arrange a layer of eggplant over the sauce. Top with ricotta mixture and then more meat sauce. Repeat layers, ending with the sauce mixture.
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Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
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Uncover. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan, and cook for 10 more minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.