Lamb, Feta and Eggplant (Aubergine) Lasagna Recipe

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Lamb, Feta and Eggplant (Aubergine)  Lasagna
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Directions:

  1. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle both sides of the eggplant slices with salt and pepper, then place the slices in a large colander, then weight it down with a heavy bowl, let drain about 1 hour.
  3. Remove from the colander and pat slices dry.
  4. Heat the oven to broiler heat and place rack 4 inches from heat.
  5. Arrange the eggplant slices in one layer on a baking sheet and brush with oil.
  6. Broil eggplant slices until golden (about 3 minutes).
  7. To make the lamb meat sauce (this can be made up to 2 days ahead) In a large skillet or a heavy bottomed pot heat olive oil, then add in onions, garlic, oregano and chili flakes; sauté for about 3-4 minutes or until softened.
  8. Add in lamb and cook stirring until the lamb is no longer pink (about 5-6 minutes).
  9. Add in tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, paste, cinnamon, allspice, seasoning salt and pepper; simmer uncovered for about 1-1/4 hours, breaking up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally.
  10. To make the white sauce; in a heavy saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat, then whisk in flour until smooth; cook whisking for 3 minutes.
  11. Slowly add/whisk in half and half cream and cayenne (if using) whisking continuously until thick (about 4-5 minutes).
  12. Add in egg, whisking vigorously and simmer whisking for 1 minute.
  13. Add in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper (this sauce can be made, cooled to room temperate covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead).
  14. Set oven to 375°F.
  15. Pour about 1 cup of the lamb sauce into the bottom of the 13 x 9-inch dish (the sauce will not cover bottom completely).
  16. Cover the sauce with 3 cooked lasagna noodles, make certain they DO NOT touch each other.
  17. Spread about 1-1/2 cups meat sauce over the lasagna sheets.
  18. Top with 1-2 broiled eggplant slices over the noodles.
  19. Gently spread about 1/2 cup white sauce over the eggplant, then sprinkle with about 1/3 cup finely crumbled feta cheese.
  20. Make 2 more layers in the same manner, beginning and ending with the lasagna sheets.
  21. Spread the remaining white sauce evenly over the top pasta layer, making certain that the pasta is completely covered.
  22. Top/sprinkle with remaining feta cheese.
  23. Cover the dish tightly with foil, tenting slightly to prevent foil from touching the top layer.
  24. Bake (second-lowest oven rack) for about 30 minutes.
  25. Remove foil and bake for about 10-15 minutes more, or until the top is bubbling.
  26. Remove and set oven to broiler heat.
  27. Delicious!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 768.29 Kcal (3217 kJ)
Calories from fat 533.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.32g 91%
Cholesterol 186.35mg 62%
Sodium 1201.7mg 50%
Potassium 893.44mg 19%
Total Carbs 31.94g 11%
Sugars 11.47g 46%
Dietary Fiber 6.07g 24%
Protein 28.5g 57%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 423.6mg 42%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 162.15 Kcal (679 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.52g 91%
Cholesterol 39.33mg 62%
Sodium 253.62mg 50%
Potassium 188.56mg 19%
Total Carbs 6.74g 11%
Sugars 2.42g 46%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 24%
Protein 6.01g 57%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 19%
Iron 0.7mg 18%
Calcium 89.4mg 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.5
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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