EGGPLANT PASTA BAKE
Layers of eggplant, pasta, and a puree of vegetables called a sofrito create a dense, creamy casserole that is filling and nutritious.
Provided by John Stine
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Noodles
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil a large, deep casserole dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Arrange the sliced eggplant on a greased cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- In a food processor, puree the onion, bell pepper, garlic and optional ancho chile pepper. If the mixture is too thick add a tablespoon of water. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Pour the onion mixture into the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Add milk, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Arrange half of the baked eggplant in the greased casserole dish. Spoon in half of the white sauce, covering the eggplant. Spread the veggie crumbles over the white sauce, followed by the pasta, and a layer of the bell pepper puree. Cover the the onion and pepper mixture with remaining eggplant and spoon the remaining white sauce over the eggplant. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 382.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
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D L
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but this dish was a complete disaster.
SAIDU ABDULLAZIZ
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. I'm not sure it's worth the effort.
Saja Aljabri
[email protected]I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong, but this recipe is taking forever to cook.
Davontaye
[email protected]The instructions are unclear. It doesn't say how long to bake the dish.
Badar din Solangi
[email protected]This recipe is missing some important ingredients. It doesn't say how much salt and pepper to add.
WEENUKA LAKRUVAN
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but the dish didn't turn out well. The eggplant was mushy and the sauce was too watery.
Ibrahim Atal
[email protected]The eggplant was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.
Jennifer Cherno
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with more spices.
Arijit Singh
[email protected]I was looking for a new eggplant recipe and this one did not disappoint! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Mohammad Alsaidah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Narayan Basnet
[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. I would definitely make this dish again.
Md Amite
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Fred Aldrighetti
[email protected]I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it! The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Thulani Oyiya
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Gladys onuoha
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The eggplant is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Bonnie Mhangoh
[email protected]This was my first time making eggplant pasta bake and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was ready in no time. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish ag
jazmin armendariz
[email protected]This pasta bake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use up leftover eggplant in this dish. The sauce is simple but flavorful, and the cheese adds a nice touch of richness. I highly recommend this recipe!
Kleo Ndamwena
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I received many compliments on my cooking. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Ba Be
[email protected]This eggplant pasta bake was a hit with my family! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the cheese was melted and bubbly. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.