Eggplant Lasagna

S3 E10 | Josh Peck, Jason Nash, and I Make Amends and Lasagna | Something's Burning

Josh Peck and Jason Nash come by the kitchen for some lighthearted conversation about making amends, rock bottom, and therapy. We’re also making eggplant lasagna and pitching box-office gold: “America Sings in High School” and “Sister Act 3: The Sisters Meet Bert.”

Eggplant Lasagna

Ingredients:

  • Thinly sliced eggplant
  • Salt
  • Olive oil
  • Ground beef
  • Marinara sauce
  • Italian seasoning
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Thawed frozen spinach
  • Egg
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  1. Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt to draw out the moisture; pat dry.
  2. Roast eggplant at 350°F for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Cook ground beef on the stove.
  4. Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning to beef; remove from heat.
  5. Combine ricotta and cheddar cheeses, thawed spinach, and egg in a bowl.
  6. Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a greased casserole dish.
  7. Add a single layer of eggplant.
  8. Cover with ricotta mixture, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  9. Pour marinara sauce on top and repeat the layers until all ingredients are used up.
  10. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
  11. Uncover and bake an additional 15–20 minutes.
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