Recently, I purchased a new 7-quarts slow cooker. I had some free time yesterday, so I decided to use the new slow cooker for the first time. I already own a 3-quarts slow cooker and have been using it every night to cook overnight steel-cut oats for my family. The dish that I decided to make using my new slow cooker was eggplant lasagna. Eggplant and pasta have always been my favorites so I was glad when I found this recipe. The layers of lasagna noodles, eggplant, ricotta, marinara sauce and Italian cheese are simply delicious. Love it!
Slow Cooker Eggplant Lasagna
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Author: Liza A
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant (1 lb), cut into ¼ inch rounds
- 1 container (15 oz) ricotta
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 ½ cups marinara sauce, warmed
- 12 oven-ready (no boil) lasagna noodles (from 9 oz package)
- 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
Instructions
- Arrange eggplant in single layer on 2 racks. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Turn slices and repeat process. Rinse eggplant and dry between towels.
- Combine ricotta, eggs, basil, garlic and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- Coat slow cooker with cooking spray. Add ¾ cup warm marinara sauce. Top with 4 noodles, breaking to fit. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over noodles. Add half of the eggplant slices, overlapping to fit. Add 1 cup marinara sauce and ¼ cup shredded cheese. Repeat with another layer of 4 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, remaining eggplant, 1 cup marinara sauce and ¼ cup shredded cheese. Top with 4 noodles and remaining marinara sauce.
- Cover and cook 4 to 5 hours on low. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup shredded cheese over top. Cover and let stand until cheese melts. Uncover; cool for 20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe slightly adapted: Prevention Guide: Slow Cooker So Easy!
What could I sub the ricotta cheese for? I just don’t like the taste of ricotta. I really want to try this recipe, sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Veronica,
Sorry, but I have not tried any other cheese other than ricotta. I researched though and some suggestions are cottage cheese, sour cream or cream cheese. Hope this helps.
Marscapone may work
instead of ricotta :Farmer cheese would work and so would soft fresh mozzarella, remember to add some seasoning to the cheese such as oregano, basil , parmesan cheese.