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Vegetarian Ricotta & Eggplant Casserole

Hearty Vegetarian Ricotta & Eggplant Casserole Delight

A comforting Vegetarian Ricotta & Eggplant Casserole featuring layers of creamy ricotta, tangy marinara, and tender eggplant.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 medium Eggplant sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for brushing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese can substitute with Pecorino Romano
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or vegan cheese
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil for garnish
Optional Toppings
  • to taste Extra Parmesan or Mozzarella for topping
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes for spice

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the eggplants into ½-inch rounds, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Lay them out on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast the eggplant in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, and the large egg until smooth.
  5. In a 9x13 baking dish, spread about ½ cup of marinara sauce across the bottom. Layer half of the roasted eggplant slices on top.
  6. Dollop and spread half of the ricotta mixture over the first layer of eggplant.
  7. Continue layering with another layer of marinara sauce, the remaining eggplant slices, and the second half of the ricotta mixture.
  8. Top off with the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  9. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and the cheese is golden brown.
  10. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole is perfect for busy weeknights and makes great leftovers for lunch.

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