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Prepare oven-dried tomatoes:
Skin the tomatoes by placing them in boiling water for 30 seconds and then plunging them right away in ice water. This will help you remove the skin without cooking the tomatoes. Using a paring knife, peel the skin off the tomatoes and then cut them in 1/2 lengthwise. Place the tomatoes in a bowl, sprinkle with alt and add the thyme and 2 ounces of olive oil. Arrange the tomatoes with the thyme sprigs on a non-reactive baking pan. Leave enough space around the tomato halves so they don't touch, allowing air to circulate and dry them out. Put them in a 300 degree F oven to dry for 2 hours.
Prepare the garlic:
Place the garlic cloves in a small pot and cover with 2 cups of olive oil. Simmer very slowly for 40 minutes, until the garlic is soft. Remove them from the oil and set aside at room temperature.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Prepare the eggplant:
Slice the eggplant into 1-inch rounds. Put them in a bowl and sprinkle generously with salt. Drizzle olive oil over them and toss. Arrange the rounds on a baking pan, leaving enough space between each slice so that they cook evenly. Bake until they are soft and slightly brown, about 30 minutes.
Prepare the pasta:
In a large pot, bring to a boil 4 quarts of salted water. Add the rigatoni and cook until "al dente" or even slightly undercooked, about 6 to 8 minutes. Since the pasta will be cooked in the oven, it's important not to overcook the pasta in the boiling water. Drain the pasta in a colander and toss with a little olive oil to prevent them from sticking. Set aside.
Assemble and bake dish:
Raise oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, eggplant, tomato, garlic, scallion and basil and mix well. Add the ricotta and toss gently so that the ingredients are distributed among the pasta but that the ricotta is not completely mixed through. The idea here is to have distinct and differing flavors, so it is important that the ricotta be spread in roughly tablespoon size pieces. Season, if necessary, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Transfer to a large greased earthenware or glass baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake in the oven until the pas
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Spicy Lamb and Eggplant Lasagna
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By cayneelli
on October 20, 2011
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This was a great recipee, I added my own twist to it. I browned ground turkey, and added red pepper, fennell, white pepper, salt, and thyme. I added this in with the tomatoes, eggplant, and garlic. then proceeded with the cheese. It was delicioso!! My husband gave me a standing ovation. Plan to make it again soon.
By ltldd38
N. Lawrence, OH
on September 25, 2011
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This was amazing. I was in my kitchen roasting tomatoes garlic onion hot peppers and garlic to put in jars and this recipe came on I could not believe it!!!! I made the pasta and made this while I finished roasting veg. I had alot to do. Now I know what to do all the
quarts of roasted veg I just did. Thank You
By mobailey1_6824622
Dallas, TX
on June 30, 2011
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Amazing! Easy & a crowd pleaser! A much lighter version of a vegetable lasagna I make & much less labor intesive! My husband wants me 2 make it again this weekend!Love it! PS we R big meat eaters & it was very satisfying!
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