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Best Keto Eggplant Dinner Idea – Italian Style

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Tender roasted eggplant slices layered with rich ground meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese—baked into individual stacks for elegant presentation and full Italian flavor.

Ingredients

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Eggplant:

  • 2 large eggplants, sliced into ¼-inch rounds

  • Salt, olive oil

Meat Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 carrot, minced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 lb ground beef or pork/beef mix

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1½ cups crushed tomatoes

  • ½ cup red wine (optional)

  • Salt, pepper, oregano, basil

Béchamel:

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 2 tbsp flour

  • 2 cups milk

  • Salt, white pepper, nutmeg

Cheese:

  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella

  • ½ cup grated parmesan or pecorino

Instructions

  • Salt eggplant slices and let rest 30 mins. Pat dry and roast at 400°F for 20–25 mins.

  • Cook onion, carrot, and garlic in olive oil. Add meat and brown. Stir in tomato paste, wine, tomatoes, and herbs. Simmer 20–30 mins.

  • Make béchamel: cook butter and flour 1 min, whisk in milk. Simmer until thick. Season with salt and nutmeg.

  • Layer eggplant, meat sauce, béchamel, and cheese in ramekins or on a tray. Repeat for 3–4 layers.

  • Bake at 375°F for 20–25 mins until bubbly. Let rest 5–10 mins before serving.

Notes

Add ricotta for extra creaminess. Use mushrooms for a vegetarian version. Make ahead and reheat easily.

Find it online: https://dryrecipes.com/best-keto-eggplant-dinner-idea-italian-style/