Marinara from scratch with ground beef and mushrooms, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, sliced eggplant and zucchini. Recipe in the comments.
by MinuteAd775
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INGREDIENTS ROASTED EGGPLANT: 20 oz Eggplant (about 1-2 depending on size; sliced lengthwise into 8 slices, about 1/4″-1/2″ thick – see notes below) 2 tbsp Olive oil 1/4 tsp Sea salt 1/4 tsp Black pepper MEAT SAUCE: 1 tsp Olive oil 2 cloves Garlic (minced) 1 1/2 lb Ground beef 1 tsp Sea salt 1/2 tsp Black pepper 1 1/2 cups Marinara sauce (or more – see notes below) 1 tbsp Italian seasoning CHEESE FILLING: 8 oz Ricotta cheese 1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese 1 large Egg CHEESE TOPPING: 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
INSTRUCTIONS ROASTED EGGPLANT Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line and grease a baking sheet.
Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet (or two small ones). Brush both sides with olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
Roast the eggplant in the oven for about 15-25 minutes, until soft. When done, remove from the oven and leave the oven on at 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
MEAT SAUCE While the eggplant is roasting, heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Increase heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Cook until browned (about 10 minutes), breaking apart the meat with a spoon or spatula.
Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
CHEESE FILLING While the meat sauce simmers, make the cheese filling. In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg.
ASSEMBLY
Line the bottom of a 9×13 in (23×33 cm) glass or stoneware casserole dish with a single layer of roasted eggplant slices (typically 6 slices for a layer). Top with the ground beef marinara mixture. Spread the ricotta mixture on top. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers again, with shredded mozzarella last.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese on top is melted and golden.
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“Step 1- throw away the fuckin zucchini. You’re not gonna use it. “
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INGREDIENTS
ROASTED EGGPLANT:
20 oz Eggplant (about 1-2 depending on size; sliced lengthwise into 8 slices, about 1/4″-1/2″ thick – see notes below)
2 tbsp Olive oil
1/4 tsp Sea salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
MEAT SAUCE:
1 tsp Olive oil
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 1/2 lb Ground beef
1 tsp Sea salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1 1/2 cups Marinara sauce (or more – see notes below)
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
CHEESE FILLING:
8 oz Ricotta cheese
1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese
1 large Egg
CHEESE TOPPING:
2 cups Mozzarella cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
ROASTED EGGPLANT
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line and grease a baking sheet.
Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet (or two small ones). Brush both sides with olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
Roast the eggplant in the oven for about 15-25 minutes, until soft. When done, remove from the oven and leave the oven on at 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
MEAT SAUCE
While the eggplant is roasting, heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Increase heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Cook until browned (about 10 minutes), breaking apart the meat with a spoon or spatula.
Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
CHEESE FILLING
While the meat sauce simmers, make the cheese filling. In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg.
ASSEMBLY
Line the bottom of a 9×13 in (23×33 cm) glass or stoneware casserole dish with a single layer of roasted eggplant slices (typically 6 slices for a layer). Top with the ground beef marinara mixture. Spread the ricotta mixture on top. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers again, with shredded mozzarella last.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese on top is melted and golden.
“Step 1- throw away the fuckin zucchini. You’re not gonna use it. “