BAKED ZITI WITH EGGPLANT AND RICOTTA CHEESE
Make and share this Baked Ziti With Eggplant and Ricotta Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories Cheese
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place eggplant cubes in colander, sprinkle generously with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain thoroughly.
- Cook ziti in large amounts of boiling salted water until tender; drain. Add butter and toss to coat.
- In large skillet, cook eggplant, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste, 1/2 tsp salt, basil, oregano and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese.
- In small bowl, blend ricotta cheese, egg and remaining 1/2 tsp salt.
- In shallow three quart (3mL) casserole, layer half each: cooked pasta, tomato mixture, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until cheese melts.
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Mary Lapobo
[email protected]This dish is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. It's also a lot healthier than traditional baked ziti.
GORE DON
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly.
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[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious!
Sonli Khanom
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress guests.
Jessica Henderson
[email protected]This is the best baked ziti recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and comforting.
Godsway Gbemu
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Carl Henry
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a great vegetarian option.
Victoria Carner
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!
Ansar Zulfiqar
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the eggplant adds a nice touch of smokiness.
Mich Chidi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the overall dish was very flavorful.
David Ferrari
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Reetu Yogi
[email protected]This baked ziti with eggplant and ricotta cheese was a hit! The eggplant added a delicious smoky flavor and the ricotta cheese made it extra creamy. I will definitely be making this again.