"Mock" Lasagne

[biddy02]

The other day I was short on time and decided to make Lasagna without the noodles. I had 2 medium sized eggplants and knew that they would go by the way side if I didn't get busy and cook them. I used them in the Lasagna. I peeled and cut them into 1/2" slices, put a small dab of water in the egg and Dijon mustard egg wash and dipped the eggplant then rolled them in Italian bread crumbs that had a small amount of flour mixed in it. I fried the eggplant golden and drained very well. I used a dab of olive oil to oil my baking dish. I put one layer of eggplant in the dish first then put a scant layer of sliced mushroom bits and pieces, then put really good bottle of Italian spaghetti ( store bought) sauce scantly over the eggplant then a good spoon of Ricotta cheese and topped with Parmesan cheese. I did this for 2 more layers. I topped it off with the Parmesan cheese and spaghetti sauce and baked at 350* until cheese had basically melted and served with a salad and garlic bread. The whole thing didn't take me an hour to make and it was delicious. My family told me to keep that recipe and make it again. You may want to try this for a quick supper meal. If your family likes lasagna and eggplant you probably will be making it again also.

[dee1111]

oh i did this too this weekend! it was fabulous. i think the key is slicing the eggplant rather thick to hold the whole thing together