Bakedpastawithaubergineseggplants Recipes

AUBERGINE PASTA BAKE RECIPE - PASTA.COM

Steps:

• PREPARE AUBERGINE/EGGPLANT: Preheat an oven to 350F. Place the sliced eggplant into a colander and dust with salt. Allow the eggplant to sit for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
• TOMATO SAUCE: Prepare the tomato sauce, into a large saucepan add one tablespoon of olive oil and place on a medium heat. Add the onion to the saucepan and cook for 8 minutes, then add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• Pour the tomato into the saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer the tomato sauce for 20 minutes then add the basil.
• OPTIONAL: Blend the tomato sauce using a hand blender for a smooth sauce, alternatively leave the sauce chunky. Season the tomato sauce with sugar and salt to taste.
• COOK PASTA: Fill a saucepan halfway with water and place on a high heat, once boiling add the pasta and salt. Cook according to packet instructions approximately 8 minutes then strain the pasta through a colander.
• COOK EGGPLANT: Place a saute pan on a medium heat and add one tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, cook the eggplant for 1 minute then turn the eggplant and cook for a further minute. Remove the golden eggplant from the pan and add to the tomato sauce.
• BUILD EGGPLANT PASTA BAKE: In a large saucepan combine the tomato sauce, eggplant and cooked pasta. Pour half the eggplant pasta mixture into a baking dish then add a layer of shredded mozzarella. Then add the remaining eggplant pasta mixture and mozzarella.
• BAKE EGGPLANT PASTA BAKE: Top the eggplant pasta bake with grated parmesan and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes until the pasta bake is golden brown and oozing with melted cheese.
• SERVE: Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Then serve the eggplant pasta bake warm.

EGGPLANT PASTA BAKE

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.

BAKED PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. (Make sure your oven is clean!) Place three (6-inch) gratin dishes on a sheet pan and set aside.
• Boil a large pot of water, add a tablespoon of salt, and add the pasta. If you're using one type of pasta, cook it for 1 to 2 minutes less than the directions on the package. If you're using two kinds of pasta, start with the one that cooks longest and add the second later so they finish at the same time. You want the pasta to be quite al dente. Drain.
• Pour the Tomato and Eggplant Soup into a large bowl, add the cooked pasta, the mozzarella, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper and toss well. Divide the mixture evenly among the three gratin dishes, dot the tops with the butter, and bake for 10 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the pasta begins to brown. Sprinkle each dish with 1 tablespoon of the remaining Parmesan, bake for another 4 minutes, and serve hot.
• Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a medium (10 to 11-inch) pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset, over medium heat. Add the eggplant and saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Add a little more olive oil if the eggplant is sticking.
• Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pot, add the onions and fennel, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender but not browned. Add the garlic and cook for one minute, stirring often. Add the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, fennel seeds, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Pour the can of whole tomatoes, including the liquid, into a food processor and pulse until the tomatoes are coarsely chopped. Add the tomatoes and the liquid to the pot. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste for seasonings. Serve hot in large bowls sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

BAKED EGGPLANT AND PANCETTA PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of tomatoes and 1 cup water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly, add the basil and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the basil and season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the eggplant to the pancetta drippings and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the pancetta.
• Cook the cavatappi in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the pancetta and eggplant.
• Add the tomato sauce, half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta mixture to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta stand about 10 minutes before serving.

BAKED EGGPLANT PARMESAN SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Trim ends from eggplant; cut crosswise into 8 slices. Place coating mix in pie plate. Beat egg whites in separate pie plate until foamy. Dip eggplant in egg whites, then in coating mix, turning to evenly coat both sides of each slice. Place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with any coating mix remaining in pie plate.
• Bake 20 min. or until eggplant is tender and golden brown. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Spoon 1 cup pasta sauce evenly over eggplant; top with mozzarella and 1 Tbsp. Parmesan. Bake 5 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Meanwhile, drain spaghetti in colander. Add remaining pasta sauce to pan used to cook the spaghetti; cook on medium heat until heated through, stirring frequently. Add spaghetti; toss to coat.
• Spoon spaghetti mixture onto platter; top with eggplant. Sprinkle with basil and remaining Parmesan.

PASTA WITH EGGPLANT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute the eggplant, onion, parsley and garlic in oil until tender. , Stir in the tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, mushrooms, sugar, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Serve with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

PASTA WITH EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet.
• Add the eggplant cubes and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 15 to 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the ziti according to package directions.
• When it is al dente, drain.
• Remove the eggplant from the saute pan.
• Add the garlic and the onion, along with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring.
• Add the tomatoes and crush them with your fingers.
• Add the cooked eggplant cubes and the olives.
• Cook and stir 15 minutes, until sauce is thick.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the basil.
• Cook 2 minutes.
• Add the ziti to the sauce and stir to combine.
• Serve hot.

EGGPLANT PASTA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add eggplant; cook, stirring constantly, until eggplant is softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and juice; cook until sauce is slightly reduced, about 20 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
• Pour sauce over pasta.

PASTA WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Spread eggplants and garlic cloves on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush with 1/2 cup olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Roast in the preheated oven until soft, about 20 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil while eggplants and garlic are roasting. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Place eggplants and garlic in a food processor; process into a smooth paste. Stir paste into the onions in the skillet. Stir in tomatoes. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Toss hot penne and basil into the sauce and mix together.

MARTHA STEWART'S BAKED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Brush 2 baking sheets with oil; set aside.
• In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and 2 tablespoons water.
• In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup Parmesan, oregano, and basil; season with salt and pepper.
• Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture, coating well; place on baking sheets.
• Bake until golden brown on bottom, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Turn slices; continue baking until browned on other side, 20 to 25 minutes more.
• Remove from oven; raise oven heat to 400°F.
• Spread 2 cups sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Arrange half the eggplant in dish; cover with 2 cups sauce, then 1/2 cup mozzarella.
• Repeat with remaining eggplant, sauce, and mozzarella; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
• Bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
• Note: To make Chunky Tomato Sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
• Cook 1 small diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring frequently, until translucent, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Crush 2 cans whole tomatoes (28 ounces each) into pan; add 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano.
• Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.

BAKED PASTA WITH AUBERGINES (EGGPLANTS)

Steps:

• Slice off both ends from the aubergines and discard.
• Slice the aubergines thinly.
• Arrange the slices in layers on a cutting board, sprinkling each layer with salt.
• Place the cutting board on a draining board, raised and supported on one side so that any liquid resulting from the purging process will drain into the sink. Then cover the slices of aubergine with a heavy weight (e.g., a large saucepan full of water) and leave for a couple of hours.
• During this time a somewhat bitter liquid will drain from the aubergines -- this is the purging process, as it's referred to in Italy.
• After 2 hours rinse the slices and pat dry. Lightly flour the slices to prevent them from absorbing too much oil when they are fried.
• While the aubergines are 'purging' prepare the tomato sauce.
• Heat the oil in a frypan and gently fry the chopped onion and garlic until softened.
• Add the tomatoes with their liquid, sugar, salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste and cook on high, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
• When the sauce is reduced and thick, check the seasoning.
• Using a blender or food processor, puree the sauce.
• Start the water boiling for the pasta in a large pot.
• While the water is heating, fry the aubergine slices in hot olive oil, using plenty of oil and frying only a few slices at a time. Do not let the slices become too crisp. Drain each batch on paper towels and keep warm.
• Add salt and a few drops of oil (helps prevent the pasta from sticking together) to the boiling water and cook the pasta. Cook the pasta for only half the time stated in the directions as it will continue cooking during the baking process.
• Drain the pasta, toss with some butter, and add the tomato sauce, mixing well.
• Butter a deep ovenproof serving dish and spread a thin layer of pasta on the bottom.
• Cover this with a layer of the aubergine slices, and cover these slices with thin slices of mozzarella.
• Repeat these layers until you have used up all the ingredients, ending with a final layer of mozzarella.
• Dot the top with butter and bake at 425 degrees F for 20 minutes until melted and golden brown.

CRISPY BAKED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375*.
• Slice eggplant very thin, no more than 1/4".
• Salt slices lightly and let them stand about 10 minutes.
• Then pat dry with paper towels.
• Beat the egg with milk in one bowl, combine wheat germ and herbs in another.
• Dip the eggplant slices in liquid, then dredge in wheat germ.
• Bake on oiled tray for 20-30 minutes until eggplant is crisp on outside.