BAKED RIGATONI ALLA NORMA
Provided by Lillian Chou
Categories Pasta Bake Fry Vegetarian Dinner Mozzarella Eggplant Potluck Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss eggplant with 2 teaspoon salt in a colander. Drain 30 minutes. Rinse, then squeeze out excess liquid and pat dry.
- Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
- Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Fry eggplant in 3 batches, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Discard all but 2 tablespoons oil from skillet, then sauté onion with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper until golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in sauce and eggplant and simmer 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook rigatoni in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quart water) until al dente, then drain. Stir together pasta, sauce, and half of mozzarella in pot. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake until cheese is melted and golden in spots, about 45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Ekata Clara
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.
Arshad Prince
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The eggplant was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Davis Ofosu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish was actually really good. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
mmathapelo mokoena
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely make it again.
Primo H8
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The eggplant was a big hit and the sauce was very flavorful.
asanda baleka
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The eggplant was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Myriam Torres
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out really watery. I think I may have added too much liquid.
AJ Arman king
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Aubrey Daniel
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but it had potential. I think it could be improved with the addition of some more spices.
S Joshua
[email protected]Loved this dish! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
om prakash pandey
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Phaki Begum
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I would recommend using less salt in the sauce.
Mitsooky Mondesir
[email protected]This pasta dish was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Dennis Effah
[email protected]I love eggplant and this dish did not disappoint. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Shonda S.
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The eggplant added a nice touch of smokiness and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
jose bucio
[email protected]I've never been a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The eggplant was roasted to perfection and the sauce was so tasty. I'll be making this again soon.
Andrea Acosta
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.