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Slow Cooker Eggplant Lasagna is a perfect meal that uses seasonal ingredients like ripe eggplant and fresh basil; requires minimal preparation and it's done entirely in a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Eggplant Lasagna

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 444kcal
Author: Edyta
Slow Cooker Eggplant Lasagna is a perfect meal that incorporates seasonal ingredients (like ripe eggplant and fresh basil), requires minimal preparation, and is prepared entirely in a slow cooker.
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb eggplant medium size
  • 8 oz lasagna noodles - 12 noodles
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cups Marinara Sauce
  • 1 cup cheese shredded, mozzarella or blend
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp basil fresh, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic small or 2 big ones
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cut up the eggplant in slices (1/4 inch thick) and arrange them in a single layer on a rack. Sprinkle with salt. Wait 10 minutes, turn and repeat the process. Rinse the eggplant slices and dry out with paper towel;
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, basil and 1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese and taste. Add salt and pepper if needed. Add egg and mix well together;
  • Spray the slow cooker (6 QT) with cooking spray, and begin layering by adding 3/4 cup of Marinara sauce first;
  • Add 4 noodles, break them if needed;
    Slow Cooker Eggplant Lasagna is a perfect meal that uses seasonal ingredients like ripe eggplant and fresh basil; requires minimal preparation and it's done entirely in a slow cooker.
  • Add half of Ricotta cheese mixture;
    Slow Cooker Eggplant Lasagna is a perfect meal that uses seasonal ingredients like ripe eggplant and fresh basil; requires minimal preparation and it's done entirely in a slow cooker.
  • Add about 8 slices of eggplant;
    Slow Cooker Eggplant Lasagna is a perfect meal that uses seasonal ingredients like ripe eggplant and fresh basil; requires minimal preparation and it's done entirely in a slow cooker.
  • Add one cup of Marinara Sauce
    Slow Cooker Eggplant Lasagna is a perfect meal that uses seasonal ingredients like ripe eggplant and fresh basil; requires minimal preparation and it's done entirely in a slow cooker.
  • Add 4 noodles;
    Slow Cooker Eggplant Lasagna is a perfect meal that uses seasonal ingredients like ripe eggplant and fresh basil; requires minimal preparation and it's done entirely in a slow cooker.
  • Add the other half of Ricotta mixture; Sprinkle 1/3 cup of shredded cheese;
    Slow Cooker Eggplant Lasagna is a perfect meal that uses seasonal ingredients like ripe eggplant and fresh basil; requires minimal preparation and it's done entirely in a slow cooker.
  • Add 8 slices of eggplant;
  • Add one cup of Marinara Sauce;
    Slow Cooker Eggplant Lasagna is a perfect meal that uses seasonal ingredients like ripe eggplant and fresh basil; requires minimal preparation and it's done entirely in a slow cooker.
  • Add 1/3 shredded cheese and Parmesan cheese
  • Add 4 noodles;
    Slow Cooker Eggplant Lasagna is a perfect meal that uses seasonal ingredients like ripe eggplant and fresh basil; requires minimal preparation and it's done entirely in a slow cooker.
  • Add remaining Marinara sauce and cover;
    Slow Cooker Eggplant Lasagna is a perfect meal that uses seasonal ingredients like ripe eggplant and fresh basil; requires minimal preparation and it's done entirely in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for 2 to 2.5 hours or on low for 4-5 hours;
  • Add the remaining shredded cheese, cover and let the cheese melt;
  • Open and let stand for 15 minutes before serving; Sprinkle with fresh basil

Notes

  1. I used 1 cup of shredded cheese but if you like it cheesier feel free to add more on top.
 
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Eggplant Lasagna
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 88mg29%
Sodium 1374mg60%
Potassium 914mg26%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 1380IU28%
Vitamin C 13.7mg17%
Calcium 429mg43%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1374mg | Potassium: 914mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1380IU | Vitamin C: 13.7mg | Calcium: 429mg | Iron: 3mg