Lasagna with Meat and Eggplant Tomato Sauce
Lasagna with Meat and Eggplant Tomato Sauce layers tender pasta with a robust tomato base packed with eggplant, zucchini, and mushrooms for a deep, garden-rich flavor. Creamy ricotta and a generous melt of mozzarella and Parmesan balance the hearty beef and vegetables, creating a comforting bake perfect for family dinners or weekend gatherings.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook2 hrs 8 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lasagna with Meat and Eggplant Tomato Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onions begin to turn clear, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Add ground beef; season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 5
Add crushed tomatoes.
- 6
Fill the empty tomato can with water and pour it into the sauce.
- 7
Stir eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, carrots, tomato puree, 2 tablespoons salt, basil, black pepper, oregano, and bay leaf into the sauce.
- 8
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low.
- 9
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are well blended, about 1 hour.
- 10
Remove and discard the bay leaf.
- 11
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 12
Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm, about 8 minutes.
- 13
Drain and lay the noodles on paper towels to dry; remove and discard any broken pieces.
- 14
Combine ricotta and egg in a bowl; season with salt and pepper and whisk thoroughly.
- 15
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 16
Coat the bottom of a large baking pan with the sauce.
- 17
Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top.
- 18
Repeat the layers until everything is used up.
- 19
Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
- 20
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling vigorously, 30 to 35 minutes.
- 21
Uncover the pan and increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 22
Continue baking until the top is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
- 23
Let the lasagna rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
- Calories 476.36 kcal High 24%
- Protein 37.15 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 27.66 g 10%
- Total Fat 26.76 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 14.57 g High 73%
- Trans Fat 0.13 g High --
- Cholesterol 120.81 mg High 40%
- Sodium 1063.01 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 6.57 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 9.76 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 691.0 mg Good Source 53%
- Iron 4.36 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 720.77 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 215.44 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 15.11 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lasagna with Meat and Eggplant Tomato Sauce is made with 21 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 3 hrs 8 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Carrots, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 476.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lasagna with Meat and Eggplant Tomato Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Carrots, Dried Basil, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lasagna with Meat and Eggplant Tomato Sauce?
- About 3 hrs 8 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 2 hrs 8 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 476.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lasagna with Meat and Eggplant Tomato Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 23 steps.
- Is Lasagna with Meat and Eggplant Tomato Sauce healthy?
- Lasagna with Meat and Eggplant Tomato Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 476.36 calories and 37.15 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1063.01 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.57 g (73% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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