Skillet Eggplant Lasagna

Make Valentine’s Day particular this 12 months by cooking for the one you like! This romantic and wholesome eggplant lasagna is bound to impress your vital different or finest good friend.

The star of this dish: Eggplant!

Why you ask? As a result of it’s tasty and is an efficient supply of fiber, Vitamin B1, and different key minerals.

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Prepare dinner Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon crushed pink pepper flakes
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz.) crushed tomatoes
½ cup water
Salt and pepper to style
½ massive eggplant, reduce lengthwise into 1” strips
6 lasagna noodles, damaged into 2” items
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
Contemporary basil for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a big skillet, warmth olive oil over medium warmth. Add onion and bell pepper and prepare dinner, stirring often till each are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. 
2. Add spices and minced garlic and prepare dinner till aromatic, about one minute.
3. Pour in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, and water and produce to a delicate simmer.
4. Add salt and pepper to style.
5. Stir eggplant strips and damaged noodles into tomato combination till principally lined with sauce.
6. Simmer uncovered till noodles are al dente, about eight-10 minutes.
7. Take away from warmth and sprinkle with mozzarella, dollop ricotta on prime and garnish with contemporary basil.

We recommend serving this dish with aspect salad.