Lasagna With Roasted Eggplant, Mushrooms and Carrots Recipe (2024)

By Martha Rose Shulman

Lasagna With Roasted Eggplant, Mushrooms and Carrots Recipe (1)

Total Time
2 hours 15 minutes
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5(676)
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This is like a combination of eggplant Parmesan and lasagna, with the added texture and flavor provided by savory mushrooms and sweet roasted carrots.

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Ingredients

Yield:Yield: 6 servings

  • 1medium eggplant, about 1¼ pounds, cut in lengthwise slices about ⅓ inch thick
  • Salt to taste
  • 3tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½pound mushrooms, cut in thick slices
  • 1large carrot, cut in ½-inch dice
  • 1teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • cups marinara sauce, preferably homemade from fresh or canned tomatoes
  • 7 to 8ounces no-boil lasagna
  • 3ounces fresh mozzarella, shredded or thinly sliced
  • 4ounces (1 cup) freshly grated Parmesan

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

356 calories; 16 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 38 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 8 grams sugars; 17 grams protein; 743 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Lasagna With Roasted Eggplant, Mushrooms and Carrots Recipe (2)

Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Place the eggplant slices on a sheet pan or a cooling rack and sprinkle with salt. Let sit 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. Pat dry with paper towels and toss in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Place on the baking sheet in a single layer (you may have to do this in two batches) and roast in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, close the oven door and, using tongs, flip the eggplant slices over. Return to the oven for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender when pierced with a knife and browned in spots.

  2. Toss the mushrooms, carrots and thyme with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place on the parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the carrots are lightly caramelized and the mushrooms tender. Remove from the oven and reduce the heat to 350 degrees.

  3. Step

    3

    Lightly oil a rectangular baking pan. Stir the mushrooms and carrots into the marinara sauce. Spread a small spoonful of the sauce over the bottom of a baking pan. Top with a layer of lasagna noodles. Top the noodles with a spoonful of sauce, then a layer of eggplant slices. Top the eggplant with half of the mozzarella and a sprinkling of Parmesan. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of lasagna noodles topped with a layer of tomato sauce and a layer of Parmesan.

  4. Step

    4

    Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and place in the oven. Bake 40 minutes, until the noodles are tender and the mixture is bubbling. Uncover and, if you wish, bake another 10 minutes, until the top begins to brown. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Tip

  • Advance preparation: You can assemble this up to a day ahead and refrigerate, or freeze for a month. The lasagna can be baked several hours ahead and reheated in a medium oven.

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Dale

I think this recipe could be improved. A video or pic showing what the eggplant slices look like would be helpful. It is not clear whether the eggplant is set aside after it has been roasted or if the carrots and mushrooms go on the sheet with them and back into the oven. I assume the former. Also a clue as how big the lasagna pan should be would be helpful. Minor things but would be helpful. Thanks!

Ellen

I needed double the sauce. Also, my lasagna pan must be larger - needed more vegetables too! Will double those next time.

Gretchen

Read comments and made this in a square glass baking dish rather than rectangular. Used 6 no-boil lasagna noodles. 4 servings. It was perfect.

Leslie

Wonderful but use more cheese!

Pat Brownlie

One of the best vegetarian lasagnas. Really liked the eggplant. Used slices of portobello mushrooms instead of regular mushrooms because they seemed to fit in better. The sauce is really important so used Julia Moskin's recipe for Classic Marinara Sauce because I like the San Marzano tomatoes. I've also made the sauce using tomatoes from my garden and that works well, too.

Delicious!!

I made this just last night with only a couple additions. I added 3 cloves of minced garlic. Sauteed them and added to the sauce and I mixed about 3 tablespoons of Ricotta cheese with the first layer of Mozzarella. Finally, since I love spicy foods, i added a tablespoon of crused red pepper flakes to the very top layer. This meal is definitley a keeper!! If you're on the fence about trying it..... GET OFF OF THE FENCE!!!

El Ray

Made this as follows to rave reviews from omnivores & vegetarians alike. Best lasagne ever.Marinara:Sauté 1 diced onion in olive oil until transparent & getting brown edgesAdd 2 28 oz cans San marzano tomatoes. Chop in pan w/ spatula.1 t Greek oreganoSimmer low 30 minutesLasagne:Followed this recipe, 13 x 9 pan. Doubled eggplant, using Italian striped & Japanese eggplant.Doubled carrots, using dragon carrots.Used 1 C ricotta, 1 C gruyere, 1/2 C Parmesan.

Dali

One of my favourite vegetarian lasagne recipes. However, it is labour intensive with all the roasting required before assembly.

Jill

Great recipe, 1.agree that more sauce is needed for rectangular pan with 3 layers of noodles. 2. used portobello mushrooms-worked well. 3. Might have sliced the eggplant too thin, did not need the extra 10 min. Cook eggplant and vegetables at same time 4. you can use regular lasagna noodles without cooking just like the no-cook, but you do need the extra sauce if you do and have the sauce hot when you put the recipe together. I've done it with other lasagna recipes and they soften just fine

Fools Gulch

This is a keeper. I think you can slice the eggplants to a 1/2 inch thickness and that adds some more depth. Maybe a little larger than medium sized as well. I used a purple carrot and it gave the impression of sausage slices to the dish.

Joan

Roasted the carrots and mushrooms simultaneously with eggplant using 2 sheet pans. Also added more mozzarella.

Denise

I added one large red cayenne pepper, minced and roasted with the carrots and mushrooms, and dried thyme instead of fresh, to the sauce. I'm sold on this recipe.

Joan

Added sliced zucchini instead of carrots to the pan of roasting mushrooms. Delicious!

Kwp

Absolutely terrific! Even for non-eggplant people ( yes, they do exist). In a pinch I’ve used Rao’s marinara very successfully.

kayla

Added more sauce and more cheese. Other than that it was perfect.

Diane J

Great recipe, but I added 1/8 tsp nutmeg to the sauce, doubled the eggplant, doubled the carrots, didn't use all the parmesan but saved some for sprinkling on before eating. This was a delicious lasagna. Also, I used Nonni's lasagna sheets which I found at Whole Foods. Excellent texture!

Elliott Wentz

This is a nice platform for tasty vegetables to shine together in an atypical lasagna. As it should be. I kept the tomato sauce scratch made—light and flavorful. I amped the cheese with mozzarella, Asiago and Parmesan. I used most of a box of whole wheat lasagne noodles, built into 3 layers. Yours will taste different, but will be your own creation.

vh

Great, but needs way more sauce and 3x carrots and mushrooms. Measure cheese with your heart.

jim

Ran out of sauce using a 13x9 pan and three noodle layers.

Ediv

Doubled the sauce (2x the Moskin recipe), mushrooms, and mozzarella. Absolutely delicious. Would probably 1.5-2x the eggplant next time as well.

Fatima

My lasagna pan is taller and longer than what this recipe must have been meant for. I will double the amount of sauce and vegetables next time. Although I didn't use no boil noodles, it still turned out well having not boiled them. The flavors melded very nicely and it was relatively easy to make. I used button mushrooms, but will try portobellos next time.

Erica

Delicious and my kids enjoyed it too. I added zucchini and a little ricotta. While the roasting adds some time it’s easy to do and imparts flavor. Very satisfying to share as a family.

Kwp

Absolutely terrific! Even for non-eggplant people ( yes, they do exist). In a pinch I’ve used Rao’s marinara very successfully.

Rebecca

We add some bechamel sauce to this for extra creaminess. Really great recipe! Takes quite some time but worth it!

Mel

These recipes are generally pretty old and almost all recipes call for fresh herbs.the currently available freeze-dried herbs are a good choice if you do not have a fresh herbs in your garden

Mel

Martha Shulman is very healthy eating oriented.Lasagna is an occasional indulgence. 8 ounce ball of mozzarella instead of paltry Three

KWP

I doubled the recipe for a 9x13 lasagna pan, used smoked cheeses, Rao's marinara, 12 whole wheat no-boil pasta sheets, and more carrots than suggested. It's a keeper! p.s. put one of my roasting vegs parchment sheets on the casserole before wrapping in aluminum foil ...

Dashing Irish

This is AMAZING. Made exactly as written with one change: I used boiled noodles because that’s what I had. Used Julia Moskin’s sauce, which couldn’t have been simpler. What a delight. Everyone raved.

Emily

Doubled the recipe for 8 servings. Caught my dad, who hates eggplant, sneaking seconds.

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Lasagna With Roasted Eggplant, Mushrooms and Carrots Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why is my eggplant lasagna watery? ›

Expert tips: The eggplants need time to sweat out their juices before cooking or else the dish is too watery. Sprinkle a little salt over the slices and place in a colander over the sink - the eggplant will sweat out the additional liquid. Skip this step and you will have a watery lasagna!

How do you keep veggie lasagna from getting soggy? ›

For this recipe, we help reduce excess moisture by using no-boil noodles, cooking the mushrooms, onion and bell peppers before adding them to the lasagna, and squeezing the liquid out of the cooked spinach with a kitchen towel. You want your veggies as dry as possible so you are not adding more moisture than necessary.

Why do you put milk in lasagna? ›

Milk. It tenderises the meat, to leave you with the most tender ragù.

How to stop lasagne from going sloppy? ›

Don't use no-boil lasagna noodles. They require the sauce to have extra water in it to rehydrate the noodles. Between how many noodles and how much to dilute the sauce, it is a guessing game how it will turn out. Cook the noodles very al dente before assembling the lasagna, so you can use thick sauce.

Why do you soak eggplant in water? ›

I tend to soak the slices in a bowl of water with a couple of tablespoon of salt for about 30-45 minutes. It doesn't have to do with bitterness, but I find that in doing this, the fried eggplant turns out less greasy," Jenkins says.

Why is my ricotta cheese watery in lasagna? ›

Ricotta cheese, with its creamy texture and mild flavor, is a quintessential ingredient in many lasagna recipes. However, it can also introduce excess moisture if not handled properly. To avoid a runny mess, it's crucial to pat dry the ricotta before incorporating it into your lasagna.

What makes lasagna soggy? ›

Mistake number 3: the sauce is too runny

The key is to have a nice, thick sauce that won't seep too much into the pasta, but rather, get absorbed into it, making it more flavorful. So, to achieve the perfect lasagna, the consistency of the sauce is absolutely essential.

Why do you put sauce on the bottom of lasagna? ›

Start with Sauce

It prevents the pasta from sticking to the pan so that the lasagna is easy to slice and serve. You only need a thin layer. I use 1 cup in a 9×13-inch baking dish.

How long should I bake an eggplant lasagna? ›

Top with a final layer of eggplant, then sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese on top is browned and bubbling. Let stand for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and garnish with fresh basil.

How to prepare eggplant before baking? ›

However, if you can't get your head around cooking eggplant without salting it, here's how: sprinkle the cubed eggplant with 1 tsp salt, toss, leave in colander for 30 minutes. Rinse then thoroughly pat dry, toss with oil and pepper (NO SALT), roast per recipe.

Why add tomato paste to lasagna? ›

A good tomato paste helps to thicken but also adds a sweet and savory umami flavor. Lean Ground Beef: Lean beef adds a robust and hearty meatiness that's essential in a classic lasagna recipe.

Do I have to put egg in ricotta cheese for lasagna? ›

Eggs help prevent the ricotta from drying out and serve to bind the ricotta so it doesn't become runny. One or more eggs are recommended whether you add the other ingredients mentioned here or not.

Why do Italians put boiled eggs in lasagna? ›

It adds a wonderful texture and flavour to the lasagna.

Why is my baked eggplant watery? ›

Not cooking it in enough fat.

The flesh of eggplant is like a sponge — it will immediately soak up any liquid it touches. Drizzle a spoonful of olive oil over cubes before roasting them and you'll see that it's already soaked through the flesh before the baking sheet even gets into the oven.

How do you fix watery lasagna? ›

A common source of angst for lasagna makers is a soupy consistency, which is often the result of piling on a watery sauce that hasn't reduced enough. Whether you're making a tomato and meat sauce from scratch or using a jarred sauce, you can thicken it with cornstarch to prevent the problem of a soupy lasagna.

Why does my lasagna have so much water? ›

The sauce could be too watery. The noodles can be holding on to water. The vegetables are releasing excess moisture. If you are using ricotta be careful of the moisture it can add.

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