Rustic Bread & Eggplant Lasagna
May 13th, 2009
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My husband and I have been watching The Sopranos recently (yes, I’m apparently 10 years behind the curve here), and I can only listen to the characters talk about manicotti and baked ziti so many times before I get a serious craving for some Italian food. It got me thinking to a public television cooking show I saw a while ago, Lidia’s Italy. I remember she made a lasagna that used bread instead of noodles, and it struck me as brilliant.
I know making pasta isn’t hard, but there’s something about boiling lasagna noodles that is a huge pain in the ass. They’re huge, you must not over cook them, you have to prevent them from sticking to each other after draining… I don’t know, maybe I’m just lazy, but the idea of using bread really caught my attention. Of course, I couldn’t find Lydia’s recipe to go from, so this version is totally made up by me. But not only do I want to credit her for general inspiration, she also has an Italian cooking show, so she gives my crazy bread lasagna some legitimacy. Maybe. Shhh.
The easiest thing to use is a loaf of pre-sliced, crusty sourdough. I know I recommend sourdough for everything, but really, it’s awesome in this dish. You want the favor, of course, but you also want a sturdy “artisan” type bread that won’t fall apart in the oven. This isn’t a job for sliced sandwich bread. It’s best with bread that is even perhaps a little stale. Look for a quality sliced loaf in the day old section of your grocer and save a buck or two.
You can put absolutely anything in this lasagna. I picked eggplants because I had three of them. I think they are lovely in this, so I recommend them, but really, stuff this with whatever you like or whatever is handy.
Rustic Bread & Eggplant Lasagna
Serves 9-12
3 Tbs Olive Oil
4-6 Cloves Garlic, minced (optional)
2 28 oz Cans Organic Tomatoes, blended
2 tsp Salt
4 tsp Dried Italian Herbs
Olive Oil, for drizzling
2-3 Medium Eggplants, peeled
8-10 Large Slices of Sourdough Bread
1 Cup Breadcrumbs (or 2 more pieces of bread for toasting and food processing)
1-2 Large, Ripe Tomatoes, fresh, for garnish
Basil, for garnish
In a very large skillet with high sides, or a sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Sweat the garlic for 1-2 minutes, then add tomatoes, salt, and herbs. Cook for 30 minutes (bubbling), stirring occasionally. Invert a mesh strainer over the top of the pan to prevent splatter, if desired.
Preheat oven to 400º F.
Meanwhile, prep two baking sheets with parchment paper. Peel the eggplants by slicing off the top and bottom and using the cut edge to start your vegetable peeler. Holding the eggplant vertically, cut the eggplants into 1/2 inch slices. Arrange in one layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle liberally with olive oil.
Bake eggplant for 30-40 minutes at 400º, turning once, until very, very soft and browned in some places.
Spray both sides of each slice of bread with spray oil and “grill” in a hot skillet until browned on both sides. You can also simply toast the bread, but I think you get more flavor with grilling.
In a large baking dish (a lasagna dish), spread 1 1/2 cups of tomato sauce. Line the bottom of the dish with bread, filling as many as the gaps as possible without overlapping.
Place half of the eggplant on top of the bread, followed by another 1 to 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce.
Add a second layer of bread.
Add the second half of the eggplant, and all of the remaining sauce. Make sure that the bread is completely covered by sauce. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top.
Place fresh tomato slices on the top of the lasagna, sprinkled with salt and pepper.
Bake for 40 minutes at 400º F. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before cutting.
Top with basil leaves and drizzle sweet and thick balsamic vinegar (or balsamic syrup) on the plate if desired. Enjoy!
Entry Filed under: dinner, parties, pasta, recipe, sauce/dressing
147 Comments
1. melinda | May 14th, 2009 at 12:15 am
wow, this looks really good. i usually don’t like eggplant, but i might just have to try this.
2. Philippa O | May 14th, 2009 at 12:53 am
oh my this looks so good!
3. snooky doodle | May 14th, 2009 at 1:10 am
WOW WHAT A NICE RECIPE. GREAT VARIATION TO MY USUAL LASAGNE. I WATCHED SOPRANOS TOO :)
4. Jodye | May 14th, 2009 at 1:34 am
I imagine biting into this lasagna is a sublime experience, and I will surely be making it soon!
5. Dominique (de vous à moi...) | May 14th, 2009 at 1:50 am
It looks so delicious! I love eggplant and this recipe of lasagne is a new way to use them. Thank you, I’ll try soon…
6. szilvi | May 14th, 2009 at 2:57 am
It looks soo yummy…
We also really in to Italian food. I ve just made a lasagne a few weeks back, but this is something different…i m going to try it out soon.
thank u :)
7. Happy Vegan Lady | May 14th, 2009 at 5:08 am
What a coincidence – my boyfriend and I have starting watching The Sopranos too (we’re mid-way through season 2 now) AND we both end up really hungry at the end of most episodes. I like the idea of using bread in lasagne – definitely different!
8. Glauce | May 14th, 2009 at 5:16 am
I love eggplant lasagna but never tried with bread and yours looks amazing! I’m going to try it soon too ;o)
9. lauren | May 14th, 2009 at 5:23 am
extremely motivated to make this – looks YUMMO.
10. Shelby | May 14th, 2009 at 6:22 am
I’ve never thought to add bread to a lasagne before! It’s got to be amazing though, I can just imagine the half-soggy pieces melting in my mouth…mmm!
11. Joan Nova | May 14th, 2009 at 6:38 am
I’m Italian and I’m a foodie (like everyone) and I never heard of bread lasagne so I thank Lydia and I thank you! I love the concept. It opens itself up to all types of interpretations.
12. Sal | May 14th, 2009 at 6:43 am
I love this idea and it looks fab. Must give it a try next time I have people round for dinner!!
13. Mira | May 14th, 2009 at 7:29 am
I love The Sopranos and I love the idea of making bread lasagne. Awesome. And great photos, as always :-)
14. Anna | May 14th, 2009 at 7:51 am
Those pictures of the roasted eggplant are glorious. The combo of eggplant and tomato with all those sharp spices–oh, I adore!
15. fresh365 | May 14th, 2009 at 8:09 am
This is a great idea- I certainly agree about the pain of cooking lasagna noodles! I will be giving this a try… and now I’m craving pasta at 9am!
16. Macie | May 14th, 2009 at 8:31 am
Wow, what a neat idea! I love it!
17. Joselle | May 14th, 2009 at 9:42 am
This sounds amazing. Bread is a million times better than pasta anyway!
18. Rose | May 14th, 2009 at 9:48 am
yummm this sounds great, i cant imagine what it would taste like. I think i may try it with pumpkin and zucchini mmmm.
19. Ivy | May 14th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Looks absolutely delicious. Did you know, though, that you don’t have to actually preboil lasagna noodles? You just lay the noodles in the lasagne pan with enough sauce and the noodles get cooked.
I know they make oven-ready ones, but I don’t care for them.
20. grace | May 14th, 2009 at 11:20 am
hot diggity! this is amazing! i get so tired of lasagna noodles, and i always have sourdough bread on hand. finally, something new and exciting, and with eggplant, no less! bravo. :)
21. Tracy | May 14th, 2009 at 11:23 am
I hate eggplant but this looks pretty freaking delicious. You’re so clever. I’m envious.
22. Elaine | May 14th, 2009 at 11:26 am
I thought that too… pain of boiling lasagna noodles? What? You know they make oven-ready ones, right?
I know they make oven-ready ones, but I don’t care for them.
23. Bianca- Vegan Crunk | May 14th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Amazing! I’m definitely going to try this! I’ve got some sourdough starter that I’m trying to find lots of uses for. I could bake a loaf, let it sit for a few days and get stale….and then make this lasagna! Perfecto! (I think that’s what Italians would say).
24. Yum | May 14th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
This veggie lasagna seems delicious, i should try ;)
25. Wendy | May 14th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Wow! I love it. Thanks for the step by step pictures. They’re fantastic.
26. Ali | May 14th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
I. Have. To. Make. This! Bread is not crazy. :) this almost sounds like bruschetta- lasagna style. I wonder, for summertime flavor.. Can I grill the eggplant too?
27. Kris | May 14th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Wow! I was just thinking of making lasagna last night, but I put away the noodles thinking, “what a pain!” This looks awesome, and I don’t really like eggplant. I think I will try this, though.
28. Josiane | May 14th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Great variation on a classic!
29. Lizzy | May 14th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
yes, please
30. Mary | May 14th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
How did the bread hold up? Was it soaked through, or were the slices still just bread in the middle?
The bread holds up quite well. It does get soft, but it retains it’s shape, even when reheated the next day.
31. Johanna | May 14th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
looks delicious – no wonder you don’t like lasagne noodles if you are doing all the preboiling – I always buy noodles that don’t need pre-boiling and am happy to leave it in the oven long enough (about 45 min) for them to cook because I love the crispy topping (I use cheese but breadcrumbs and seeds on a vegan cheese sauce go nicely crispy too)
32. Jain | May 14th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
This sounds amazing and I love the breadcrumbs and sliced tomatoes on top. How important is the “liberal” dose of olive oil on the eggplant? Would a good spraying of oil work instead, or would the eggplant be too dry? I’m a little leery of the fat in this recipe but would love to make it work. Love your blog, thanks!
Personally, I don’t think the eggplant comes out right without a decent amount of oil. If you have a way you make eggplant that you like, by all means prepare it that way before putting it in the lasagna. I’ve tried using less oil and I’m never happy with the results.
33. DJ Karma | May 14th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
What a great idea! Yeah, I don’t make lasagna that often because it takes so much time and fuss (seems like) with the noodles.
34. foodsnob | May 14th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
OMG…this looks brilliant! What a fabulous idea. My husband, the biggest bread eater I know, is gonna flip out. Thanks for the inspiration.
35. Handa | May 14th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Hi, I love eggplant lasagne and this recipe will make it so much easier!
Oh, and is your cookbook still going to come out? I really wanted one.
36. Andrea | May 14th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
This sounds fantastic. I love the idea of using sourdough instead of noodles.
37. Celina | May 15th, 2009 at 1:52 am
Wow! This looks so tasty, I’m going to have to try it. And I totally agree with you that lasagna noodles are a pain in the ass–mine always break and/or stick to the bottom of the pan and burn. How do you burn something in boiling water? Anyway, thank you for the great idea. :)
38. Kiki | May 15th, 2009 at 4:01 am
That’s a great idea, using bread I mean, never thought (or seen) that before. I surely going to try this. I
PS Great photos!
39. mishamishap | May 15th, 2009 at 9:31 am
mouthwatering!!!
40. Jen | May 15th, 2009 at 11:28 am
Brilliant! As I prefer dunking thick slices of crusty bread into sauce, forgoing the pasta altogether, I adore this play on lasagna.
41. Kelly | May 15th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
That’s gorgeous. Your photos always inspire me. They are always both appetitizing and beautiful which can be a challenge to pull off. Nice Job!
42. pupa | May 17th, 2009 at 7:44 am
I’ve just made this and it’s DELICIOUS! but of course, every single VeganYumYum recipe I’ve made so far turned out great, can’t wait for the cookbook!
thank you so much for making veganism so damn tasty
43. justcooknyc | May 17th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
what a great idea to use bread, and the photos look great
44. Carla Irvin | May 18th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
I’m surprised no one has made the comparison to eggplant parm (without the parm, of course). It seems like a lasagna version of that classic. I’d throw a little nootch in there–makes almost anything better, I think.
45. Steph (I am Bee) | May 19th, 2009 at 9:33 am
that looks so fantastically yummy!
46. Shannon | May 20th, 2009 at 12:57 am
Fabulous! That looks absolutely delicious! And not to worry, I haven’t watched one episode of The Sopranos, so you are ahead of me at least!
47. piile | May 20th, 2009 at 6:44 am
this was simply incredible. my whole family (omnis, but steadily converting) licked their plates clean! the only changes i made were making my favourite sauce (red onions & lots of garlic thoroughly caramelised before adding tomatoes) & pan-frying the eggplant. superb!
xox
48. subdude | May 20th, 2009 at 11:34 am
this looks absolutely delectable! i have seen toasted bread in one other casserole… i forgot the name of the recipe (it might be a hamburger pie) but it is from the original Joy of Cooking and uses toasted white bread as a top layer to the “pie.” Anyway, will have to try this. Cheers!
49. Mara | May 20th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
You are such an inspiration. I LOVE your recipes. I’d be lost on coming up with good tasting vegan dishes if it weren’t for your site. Thank you SO much!
50. Diana | May 20th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
I just found your site! I love it!
I will be stopping by often!
Diana
51. Stephanie | May 20th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
I made this Monday night and it turned out great! My boyfriend and I brought it in for lunch all week and it gets better everyday…the bread just keeps getting more flavorful! Thanks for posting!
52. christine | May 20th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
just made this recipe … great flavor!!
one concern: the texture came out a bit soggy, or gummy (for lack of a better word). Any recommendations? Is it possible my eggplant was too ripe or that I used too much olive oil?
53. Powered by Tofu | May 21st, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Looks yummy! Did you put basil inside too or was it just for the garnish?
54. Jill@AllThingsDelicious | May 22nd, 2009 at 12:21 pm
This looks outstanding! Makes me want lunch!
55. PerpetualStudent | May 22nd, 2009 at 5:19 pm
There’s a place near my folks that makes wheat-free dairy-free lasagna with slabs of polenta instead of noodles.
56. fig+sage | May 23rd, 2009 at 12:36 am
This looks amazing, mouth~watering, delish!!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe :) Love your blog!!!
57. Chrissy | May 23rd, 2009 at 11:57 am
OH. MY. GOD. i am making this with every eggplant that comes out of my garden this year. seriously. i grow almost all of the ingredients. if only i could figure out how to grow olives in ohio.
so do you know you have an edy’s ad on your VEGAN page? oops.
58. Gourmet Mama | May 24th, 2009 at 7:38 am
This looks sooooo good and I love that it has no cheese! We don`t really eat cheese here, though we aren`t vegan, but all the lasagna recipes call for it, so it`s great to see an alternative! Thanks.
59. Amanda | May 24th, 2009 at 8:02 am
I made this last night for a pot luck dinner and everyone loved it. Definitely a favorite of the evening.
60. Wheeler's Crew | May 24th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Oh my! Those look incredible!! My mouth is watering just from the photos themselves!
61. Small Footprints | May 24th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
I saw the same program and was fascinated at the use of bread rather than noodles. Your version looks mouth watering!! We’ve used eggplant as noodles but I think the bread would give it a nice texture.
Here’s another bread tip that I learned from my Italian family … use toasted, seasoned bread crumbs as a substitute for Parmesan cheese. Sounds weird, I know, but it gives one the same mouth feel as Parmesan and depending on the seasonings used (I always use Italian seasoning along with a little nutritional yeast), the flavor is along those cheesy lines.
Thank for sharing!
62. Michael | May 25th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Every Italian knows you do not need to boil the noodles before making the lasagna. The heat from the sauce and then the oven is enough to cook the noodles. It even says on every lasagna noodle packet, not to boil them before hand, because then they get too soggy! I am surprised as an amazing chef yourself, you do not know this.
63. Stephanie | May 25th, 2009 at 8:18 am
I made this last night. I added a layer of fresh spinach from my local farmer’s market, and a bit of nutritional yeast on top. It was delicious, and definitely satisfies that Italian food craving well. Thanks so much!
64. Mara | May 26th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
When you say (2) 28 oz. cans of tomatoes, what exactly do you mean. Do you mean stewed tomatoes and then blend them up. Can I just use 2 jars of spaghetti sauce. Thanks.
65. Leslie Clark | May 26th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
I just made this for dinner tonight for me and my 80 year old Dad. We both loved it. Half way thru dinner I realized I forgot to make the balsamic glaze … it was delicious without it, but I bet it’s over the top outrageous with it! Thank goodness I have leftovers to give it a try.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
66. Joan Nova | May 27th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Just wanted to let you know that I’m anointing this as best food post of the month. It will be on my blog later today.
67. Crystal | May 28th, 2009 at 1:01 am
Wow…really a great idea, i made it for lunch yesterday…it taste great. Thank you for sharing !!!
68. Livin' Veg | May 29th, 2009 at 10:08 am
I am so excited to try making this! I get so bored with plain old pasta. This will be a nice change…
69. tatiana | May 30th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
I never thought to use bread, great idea!
I have a vegan blog too but more about baking… if anyone is interested, check it out at HREF=”http://www.tatianacochran.com”>Awesome Vegan Blog
70. dmichl | May 31st, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Tried this today, came out really well! very tasty! i added some pesto in between the bread and eggplant (a bit more expensive) but delicious! thanks again!
71. Carolina | June 5th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Best lasagna ever! I made it last night because there was some bread at home and ONE eggplant, so I tried. My gah, I can´t forget that taaaaasteee!
Thanks for sharing!
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73. trini | June 9th, 2009 at 3:32 am
oh! i made this the other day and it was so tasty! i added some “cheesy” white sauce to make it a little more like the lasagna i’m used to. perfect for all this wintery weather we’re having in sydney! thanks for the fabbo idea!
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74. Caleb | June 10th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Now this my friend is awesome. Been looking for a way to experiment with Eggplant. Just found it.
75. Randy | June 10th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
I too loved the food I ate after watching the Sopranos. I made ziti frequently (because they talked about it on just about every episode) and I made a veggie sausage, potato, peppers, vesuvio (I made that one up as I went along, but it was great), and don’t forget the red wine–goes great with the food and the Sopranos! Netflix, Sopranos, and Italian food go so good together.
76. Leigh | June 14th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
This is in my oven right now thanks to your recipe. A few variations – the addition of mushrooms and squash to the tomato sauce. I had them in the fridge and just needed to use them up. It’s smelling wonderful!
77. Jess - The Domestic Vegan | June 14th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
This was fantastic! I used only about 1 Tbsp. olive oil for the garlic, only 1 (very large) eggplant, and shredded a little Veganrella on top – but other than that, followed the directions & it came out beautifully! It was so simple, yet so delicious. Thank you!
(And I have never seen an episode of “The Sopranos,” so I am waaaaay behind the curve! Oh, last thing – like others have noted here, I never boil my lasagna noodles prior to assembling. It works great every time, and saves so much time & hassle!)
78. jennifer | June 15th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
you dont actually have to cook the lasagna noodles. i used to and i also realized what a pain in the ass it is. but the juice from the sauce and the heat from the oven does it perfectly AND you dont have to worry about rubbery noodles. take my word for it.
79. Lime | June 19th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
This is my new fantasy.
80. kellybone | June 21st, 2009 at 11:41 am
Brilliant… I’ve been working on my own vegan eggplant lasagna sans noodles but its been coming out a bit flat, literally! Bread is a perfect addition! I’ve also been using white bean puree to replace cheese, no one has figured out its vegan yet…
81. Sarah | June 27th, 2009 at 11:21 am
This turned out SO well! What a perfect recipe. :) My non-veg sister LOVED it and didn’t even miss the cheese. I’m still new to vegan cooking, and your blog is so helpful! Thanks!
82. Lindsay | July 3rd, 2009 at 9:21 am
I made this a couple of nights ago for my family and Oh-My-God was it good!
This is definitely a recipe that both vegans and omni’s would enjoy.
Thanks!
83. Caitlyn | July 8th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Yummy!
I just made this today, and I am in love.
My grandma has a delicious homemade lasagna recipe, but 1) like you I HATE cooking lasagna noodles, and oven ready aren’t as good, and 2) since I’d be veganizing it, I knew it wouldn’t taste nearly as good. I must say, I think I prefer this one too hers(shh, don’t tell!). Even my non-vegan parents loved it. Will defiently be making this again :)
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86. savethesnails | July 19th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
I made this last night! Thank you for the recipe…TJ’s was out of eggplant so had to settle for the frozen bag of their grilled eggplant. Also, I added Tofurkey Itallian Sausages because carnivores were involved. Everyone approved! I also made your cucumber sandwiches as an appetizer! MMM I love your recipes!
Oh and I made your crepes this morning with fried bananas and dark chocolate :) Obsessed
87. palaisdeslys | July 27th, 2009 at 1:56 am
Trop fort, c’est une super idée!!!
88. liz | July 27th, 2009 at 11:49 am
made this the other night, sooo good! I added a layer of tofu ricotta to give it a little protein and “cheesiness” to make the omni boyfriend happy.
89. amelia | July 27th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
this is SOOOOO good. I love the tanginess of the sauce. my mom helped me make it the second time and she didn’t’ even realize it was vegan until she started eating. It’s good enough to serve my boyfriend’s jerky eating father when he visits. did I mention this was good?
90. J. E. Porcher | July 30th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
This is beautiful! I will certainly try it! It reminds me of the countless “bread lasagne” my mother made throughout my childhood, a fond memory.
By the way, I noticed some people have already tipped you as to not needing to cook the lasagne noodles. I was going to say the same. It’s not necessary at all, and I recommend Barilla lasagne noodles, they are great and not huge like other brands.
91. Melanie | August 1st, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Lauren have commented before and had to do it again – you are so awesome – I love to cook and bake and you have no idea how much you inspire me!!! You are a true artist – everything you do looks so delicious, perfect, beautifully presented.
92. sarah | August 2nd, 2009 at 8:46 pm
This was good! You won’t even miss the cheese. My only complaint is that it took a little longer than expected.
93. heny yanuarti | August 3rd, 2009 at 12:47 am
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95. Mae Bird | August 6th, 2009 at 11:03 am
This is a really great idea! … This may sound weird.. but I don’t like noodles.. I don’t love pasta, its a new thing for me. BUT I love eggplant. I am going to make this as soon as the weather cools down a bit!
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97. Shuvi | August 10th, 2009 at 11:29 am
My husband and I made this on saturday for our “stay-in date night”. It was amazing. I loved it. It’s going in my recipe book to make often. Thank you so very much!
98. Allie | August 16th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
I made this for dinner tonight, and it was fantastic!
99. Natasha | August 16th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Amazing, just made it with a loaf of whole wheat bread. It really holds up!
100. Karen | August 20th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Could you make this in a crock pot?? It looks so good I want to take it to a family picnic where I know there are other vegans!
101. Rachel Rector | August 29th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Very good, but the bread was quite chewy.
102. Lara Adler | September 6th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
This was INCREDIBLE! I’ve made it twice already, and still can’t get over how good it is. The sauce is so simple, but so so tasty! thank you for posting this! I hope you don’t mind, but I’m sharing this recipe, and your site (one of my favorites) on my blog. It’s too simple, and too good not to share with everyone!
keep up the great work :)
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104. lauren | September 13th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
this is amazing. my husband can’t eat noodles of any kind, even gluten free ones, without getting sick. i was just saying 2 days ago, ‘you know, i’d really like to find a good lasagna recipe to make for you that doesn’t use noodles.’ today, i found this. we are both SO excited. also, this is my new favorite website.
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106. Karyn | October 18th, 2009 at 4:05 am
Thanks for all of your great recipes. This one in particular is a favourite and I have made it a couple of times now. I don’t bother with peeling the eggplant and it turns out fine every time. It also tastes great re-heated the next day (or two).
107. Peggy | October 23rd, 2009 at 1:17 pm
I made this for my vegan daughter, vegetarian son and omnivore self and husband…it was wonderful!! I added cheese to a portion of it but the vegan portion was just as good. The only change I made was that I roasted the bread, brushed with EVOO, in the oven along with the eggplant. I am making it again tonight with fresh tomatoes and eggplant from the farmer’s market. This one is a keeper!
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109. Mieshia | November 25th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
I love the idea of this recipe, but I tend have alot of leftovers when I cook and am a little concerned about how the bread will reheat. Any suggestions?
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112. Jessica | December 26th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
I made this for my boyfriend for a romantic Christmas night meal. He loved it! Thanks for a great recipe.
113. nithya at hungrydesi | January 4th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Wow, this looks amazing! Great pictures and great recipe.
114. signe | January 8th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
VEEERY NICE! My is in the oven right now :)
115. Meaghan | January 25th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Just finished eating my first serving! We added Italian white beans to the mix for some protein, and it’s awesome–and some black pepper in there didn’t hurt. I definitely don’t regret ‘grilling’ the bread, either. What with the homemade sauce, grilled bread, and eggplant, the flavours are amazing. Thanks so much! It’s perfect on this awful rainy Boston night.
116. francy | January 28th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
This. was. AMAZING! I made this for dinner when my boyfriend’s parents came to town… they LOVED it, ate the entire thing, and then wanted the recipe!
117. Amanda | January 30th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Just made this for dinner tonight! (I’m going vegan for five days for a class) This recipe definitely makes veganism seem doable :)
118. Melissa. | February 1st, 2010 at 1:48 am
My housemate and I made this last week and it was superb! We are trying your cinnamon buns next and are very excited.
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/8913/18778130721419521010762.jpg – this is a photo of our Rustic Bread & Eggplant Lasagna. Thank you very much.
119. Sierra | February 7th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
My mother always believe that boiling Lasagna noodles was a pain as well. until one day she experimented and just put the noodles raw and adding extra sauce, and wah-lah! the sauce does cook the noodles! perfectly, and they taste like your sauce, yum yum.
120. Aurinkotuuli | February 15th, 2010 at 10:48 am
This lasagna was soooo delicious! I totally loved it. And so did my boyfriend. Thank you very much!!
121. pdaervo | February 20th, 2010 at 5:50 am
I just wanted to say that I made this last night and it was AMAZING! I did cut the recipe in half, add some jjulienned spinach between the eggplant and the bread and a bunch of mushrooms into the sauce (for which I used Trader Joe’s Tomato Basil Marinara as a base, instead of canned tomatos).
It tasted JUST LIKE the eggplant parmesan I used to eat as an omni. THANK YOU!
122. Chitra | February 23rd, 2010 at 4:56 pm
that looks so lovely! the sauce is such a deep red color.
123. Beth | March 5th, 2010 at 10:03 am
I just discoverd your cookbook by accident. Love at first read! I’m a vegan whose not too fond of onions and garlic. Which makes you a demi-godess! My husband, who loves the sopranos, eggplant and sourdough bread is gonna love this. So far everything I’ve made from the book has been dead on delish! Thanks for doing your thing!
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