Spicy Lamb and Eggplant Lasagna (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Spicy Lamb and Eggplant Lasagna (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a deep-dish (11 by 14) lasagna pan. Season the eggplant slices, flour, egg wash and bread crumbs with Essence. Dredge the eggplant in the flour. Dip each eggplant in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off. Dredge the eggplant in the bread crumbs, coating completely. In two large pans, over medium heat, add 1/2 cup of the oil to each pan. When the oil is hot, pan-fry the eggplant for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with Essence. Fry the eggplant in batches. To assemble, spread 2 cups of the lamb sauce over the bottom of the pan. Crumble 1/3 of the cheese over the lamb sauce. Lay 10 slices of the eggplant over the cheese. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients. Spread the Bichamel Sauce over the top and bake for 45 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley.
  2. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  3. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  4. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  5. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
  6. Spicy Lamb Sauce:
  7. In a large nonreactive saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the meat and season with salt and crushed red pepper. Brown the meat for 4 to 6 minutes. Add the onions, celery, and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk the tomato paste with the water and add to the tomatoes. Add the thyme, bay leaves, oregano, basil and red pepper. Mix well. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 2 hours. Stir occasionally and add more liquid if needed. During the last 30 minutes or cooking, reseason with salt and pepper and stir in the cheese. Remove from the heat and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
  8. Yield: about 4 to 6 cups
  9. Bechamel Sauce:
  10. In a saucepan combine oil and flour, stirring it to a smooth paste. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, 4 minutes, without letting the roux brown. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, and season to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. If sauce has any lumps, strain it before using.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1171.41 Kcal (4904 kJ)
Calories from fat 479.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53.23g 82%
Cholesterol 76.33mg 25%
Sodium 3028.39mg 126%
Potassium 3400.56mg 72%
Total Carbs 144.18g 48%
Sugars 56.69g 227%
Dietary Fiber 42.92g 172%
Protein 38.83g 78%
Vitamin C 30.7mg 51%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 6.6mg 37%
Calcium 600.2mg 60%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 76.01 Kcal (318 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.45g 82%
Cholesterol 4.95mg 25%
Sodium 196.51mg 126%
Potassium 220.66mg 72%
Total Carbs 9.36g 48%
Sugars 3.68g 227%
Dietary Fiber 2.78g 172%
Protein 2.52g 78%
Vitamin C 2mg 51%
Iron 0.4mg 37%
Calcium 38.9mg 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 27.1
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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