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Vegetable Lasagna With Meat Sauce (Eggplant and Red Peppers) Recipe

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Vegetable Lasagna With Meat Sauce (Eggplant and Red Peppers)

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Ingredients:

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2 large red bell peppers (about 1 lb)
1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb)
1 tbsp vegetable oil, mild , such as canola
2 onions, medium yellow, finely chopped (2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, large, minced
1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes in puree
1 (16 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 cup water
3/4 cup dry red wine or 3/4 cup additional water
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano leaves
salt , to taste (optional)
black pepper, freshly ground to taste
1 1/2 lbs lasagna noodles, dried
3 cups ricotta cheese , part skim, well drained (1 1/2 lb)
1 lb part-skim mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (1/4 lb)

Directions:

Preheat broiler. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Place bell peppers on prepared baking sheet. Broil until skins are charred and blistered, 10 to 15 minutes, turning once. Transfer peppers to a plastic or brown paper bag, seal, and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Peel skins from peppers and cut in half lengthwise. Remove and discard stems and seeds. Cut peppers lengthwise into 1 inch wide strips. Set aside.
Meanwhile, trim unpeeled eggplant and cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices. Re-line baking sheet with foil. Place eggplant slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat source until lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once. Remove from oven and set aside.
TO MAKE SAUCE: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add beef and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, for about 10 minutes, until no longer pink. Discard all fat. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, wine, herbs, salt, if desired, and pepper until blended. Simmer, uncovered, until sauce begins to thicken, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well, rinse in cold water, and drain again.
Spoon 1 cup meat sauce evenly over bottom of a 16 x 12 inch casserole. Arrange one- third of noodles over sauce. Arrange half of eggplant slices and half of bell pepper strips over noodles. Gently spread one- third of remaining meat sauce over vegetables. Top with one -third of ricotta, then one- third of mozzarella. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining noodles, remaining sauce, and remaining ricotta and mozzarella. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Preheat oven to 350°F Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, until filling is bubbly and lasagna is heated through. Remove oven and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Makes 12 servings.
ADVANCE PREPARATION: Lasagna may be made ahead through step 5, covered tightly, and refrigerated overnight or up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature before baking.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	447.97 Kcal (1876 kJ)
Calories from fat	213.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.71g	36%
Cholesterol	106.53mg	36%
Sodium	694.46mg	29%
Potassium	597.08mg	13%
Total Carbs	19.32g	6%
Sugars	5.6g	22%
Dietary Fiber	3.07g	12%
Protein	36.13g	72%
Vitamin C	34.6mg	58%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	14.2mg	79%
Calcium	614.4mg	61%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	128.2 Kcal (537 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.79g	36%
Cholesterol	30.49mg	36%
Sodium	198.74mg	29%
Potassium	170.87mg	13%
Total Carbs	5.53g	6%
Sugars	1.6g	22%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	12%
Protein	10.34g	72%
Vitamin C	9.9mg	58%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	4.1mg	79%
Calcium	175.8mg	61%

* 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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