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- From: eastman@solstice.jpl.nasa.gov (eastman)
- Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes
- Subject: Vegetarian Lasagna
- Date: 21 Apr 1994 15:46:30 -0400
- Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA
- Message-ID: <2ohsre$4oq@solstice.jpl.nasa.gov>
- References: <2o48vl$k4c@pdq.coe.montana.edu>
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- How's this. A little elaborate I admit, but its pretty good and I have
- made it. It is do-able
-
- Spinach and Eggplant Lasagna
- with Goat Cheese
-
- 9 Lasagna noodles or
- 8 ounces won-ton skins
- Spinach filling
- Eggplant filling
- 6 ounce package sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces soft, mild goat cheese
- 3/4 to 1 cup spaghetti sauce
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons julienned fresh basil
-
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. (if using
- won-ton skins, bring large pot of salted water to boil and have ready
- tongs with smooth, rounded edges and large bowl of cold water. Drop
- skins 1 by 1 into rapidly boiling salted water. As soon as water boils
- up again after adding last skin, quickly remove skins with tongs and
- place in cold water).
-
- Grease shallow 7 to 8 cup capacity rectangular or oval baking dish. If
- using won-ton skins lift gently from water by centers, not edges which
- tear easily with hands and set on paper towels to drain.
-
- Divide noodles or won--ton skins into 3 equal parts. Divide spinach
- filling, eggplant filling, mozzarella and goat cheese in half. Cover
- bottom of baking dish with 1 part lasagna noodles or skins, patching
- together as necessary. Spread with 1/2 spinach filling. Cover with
- 1/2 mozzarella slices. Press gently in place. Spread 1/2 eggplant
- filling over mozzarella. Dot with 1/2 goat cheese, pinched off in
- small pieces.
-
- Cover with second part noodles or skins, and repeat layers, ending with
- third part noodles or skins. Press gently into place. Top with
- spaghetti sauce as needed to cover top layer. Sprinkle with Parmesan
- cheese.
-
- Place dish on baking sheet. Bake on center rack of oven at 375! until
- bubbling and browned on edges, about 1 hour. Let rest 10 minutes at
- room temperature before serving. Garnish with basil. Cut into
- servings. Use metal spatula to transfer lasagna to serving dish.
- Makes 4 to 6 servings.
-
- Spinach Filling
-
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen minced spinach, thawed
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
-
- Wring spinach in cloth towel to remove most of liquid. Place in mixing
- bowl. Toss in garlic, egg whites, salt, nutmeg and pepper.
-
- Eggplant Filling
-
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large red onion, minced
- 1 (1-pound) large eggplant, peeled, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper
- 1 cup homemade or bottled spaghetti sauce
- 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil
- Heat oil in 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add
- onion, eggplant, sugar, salt and crushed hot red pepper. Cook,
- uncovered until eggplant starts to become tender but still has texture,
- about 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add sauce. Heat through.
- Remove from heat. Stir in basil. Adjust seasonings to taste.
-
- Note: If using won-ton skins expect some waste. Be prepared to patch
- skins in baking dish to make solid layer. Double or triple thicknesses
- are no problem in finished dish..
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