Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 red peppers (cut in half length-wise)
  • 1/2 eggplant (sliced thin)
  • 2 zucchinis (sliced thin)
  • 1 15 oz container of whole milk ricotta
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped)
  • 28 oz marinar sauce (I use Trader Joes)
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spray a baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Place a large pot filled with water on the stove and bring to a boil.
  • Add in the peppers and boil for 6 minutes.
  • Take out of the water, cool and then peel off the skins. Set aside.
  • Mix the ricotta, egg yolks and parley and set aside.
  • Place a layer of eggplant slices on the bottom.
  • Top with 1/3 of the ricotta mixture.
  • Add 1/3 of the tomato sauce on top of the ricotta.
  • Sprinkle 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese and 1/3 cup of the mozzarella.
  • Continue with a layer of zucchini, ricotta, sauce and cheese.
  • Then make the last layer the peppers, ricotta, sauce and cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes then take off the foil and cool for another 15 minutes or until browned on top.
  • Test the vegetables with a fork to make sure tender. Cooking time will depend upon the thickness of the vegetables.
  • Let stand 15 minutes before serving.