Solimar’s Eggplant Lasagna

Solimar de Castro, 15 years old, joins his parents in tending their organic plots in their home in Quezon City. (To find out more about their city farm, pick up a copy of Yummy April 2010; view related recipe here).

This vegetarian lasagna is a healthy alternative to the regular meat-based recipe. Add thinly sliced zucchini to it and it will be even tastier and more nutritious.


Serves 4 to 6   Prep Time 20 minutes  
Baking time 25 minutes

1 box lasagna pasta, cooked according to package to direction
3 to 4 medium eggplants
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
3 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup of sliced button mushroom
salt and pepper to taste
1 pint cottage cheese
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon basil leaves, chopped

1  Using a fork, puncture a few holes through the eggplant to prevent it from bursting. Grill until they are soft and cooked through. Peel off the skin then mash. Set aside.  

2  Sauté garlic and onion in olive oil for a few minutes. Then add tomato sauce. Stir. Let simmer for about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.

3  Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of tomato sauce mixture on the bottom of a glass baking dish.   

4  Lay first layer of lasagna noodles, top with tomato sauce, then dot teaspoonfuls of cottage cheese, mashed eggplants, and mushrooms on top of the sauce. Repeat this layering three or four times. On the final layer, generously top with cheddar cheese and sprinkle basil leaves last.  

5  Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 25 minutes.

Photography by At Maculangan | Recipe by Solimar de Castro | Styling by Divine Enya Mesina

• irene_don36 4 months ago View all replies1 Report Abuse

     

  i've got to try this!
  • aimee_m 5 months ago Report Abuse

       

    Go, try it and tell us about it!
• lai Jan 24 2011 @ 10:16am Report Abuse

     

  i tried this recipe and i loved it!
• Pat Jun 22 2010 @ 09:09pm Report Abuse

     

  I didn't know you cooked this well!!
• JOSEPHINE Jun 08 2010 @ 12:47am Report Abuse

     

  its so yummy!!!!!!!!!!! love it!!!! i will try this one!
• yummykitty Apr 06 2010 @ 11:20am Report Abuse

     

  i have to try this soon...love eggplants!
• let san gabriel Apr 05 2010 @ 09:51pm Report Abuse

     

  lasagna with a twist!
• financedangel Apr 04 2010 @ 12:41pm Report Abuse

     

  i love yummy=)....i read from the mag how they plant their own vegies..and i was inspired=) love love it..=) yummy lasagna=)
• MARY ANN Apr 03 2010 @ 02:14pm Report Abuse

     

  I love eggplant and lasagna! 2 in 1!
• sylvia Apr 02 2010 @ 04:05pm Report Abuse

     

  i will try this recipe. eggplants are my favorites.thanks yummy
• rose Apr 01 2010 @ 09:45pm Report Abuse

     

  i'll try this for my sister in-law,,she loves vegies especially on pasta. thanks ^_^
• joan Apr 01 2010 @ 10:12am Report Abuse

     

  i still prepare the old fashion lasagna. but this will suits the taste of a vegetarian