Question for clairelaine?

I use zuchinni to make a lasagna instead of the noodles but there is too much liquid.  Does eggplant do the same thing?  I noticed in my other thread you use it for a pizza crust.  Just wondering what to do to make it not so liquidy.  Thought maybe you'd have some ideas.  Thanks.

Since the eggplant in the pizza style eggplant is in a single layer, the liquid evaporates out.  It does get limp, which makes it kind of hard to cut into pieces, but it's yummy.  In the vegetable tiella, the potatoes absorb a lot of liquid.  Letting it sit a while makes it easier to cut in wedges.

With the zucchini in the lasagne, it works better if you make very thin lengthwise slices of zucchini.  You will have to cook the lasagne longer to evaporate the liquid since there is no pasta layer to absorb it.  I've thought of sprinkling the zucchini slices with a little flaxseed meal or bread crumbs as I layer them, but have not tried this yet.  I use a very thick, tomato paste based sauce for zucchini lasagne.  Mine never does form nice firm slices.  I serve it with a big spoon and it tends to be sloppy (but really good).  I've never used eggplant in lasagne.

As you can see, I tend to be a trial and error cook.  Since I've been cooking for one, I seldom make big dishes and casseroles because I'm really not fond of left overs.

Here's what I do when I make zucchini lasagna:

I slice the zucchini then salt it on both sides and let it "sweat" for a while. Then I just blot both sides with a towel and it works much better!

Thanks for the quick response.  Embarassed to say...I never thought of partially cooking the zuchinni first.  That would probably work out pretty good.  I'm gonna try that.  Eggplant is something I've never tried so it will be a new experience for me.  I'm trying different veggies instead of carrots all the time.

What about processing the zuchinni first? In a food processer ... then adding some flour (and maybe egg) to make a dough? Then use that as a noddle layer (rolled out and cut into strips so liquid from above can pass around it... or rolled into a sheet and poke holes in it?).