Angel Hair Filled Roasted Eggplant Recipe

Name: Angel Hair Filled Roasted Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 FOR EGGPLANT; 2 large eggplant halfed or 4 medium eggplant, peeled and the eggplant pulp scooped out with a melon baller to make a boat shape with sturdy sides and bottom. Reserve pulp.; 1/4 cup olive oil mixed with 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese and 1/4 teapoon red pepper flakes. This is for brushing eggplant before roasting.; 2 oz cooked angel hair pasta, drained; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 1 reserved eggplant pulp, chopped; 4 clove garlic, minced; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp heavy cream; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp black pepper and salt to taste; 1/2 cup mixed shredded cheese, I used a blend of italian four cheese and sharp cheddar; 1 FOR SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE; 16 pepperoni slices; 2 minced cloves garlic; 1 1/2 small onion, chopped; 1/4 tsp red pepper flales; 1 28 ounce crushed italian tomatoes; 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes; 1 tbsp heavy cream; 1 tsp italian seasoning; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 FOR TOPPING; 1 1/2 cup mixed shredded cheese, I used italian four cheese blemd and sharp cheddar; 3 chopped green onions; 1 tsp italian seasoning blend; 1 reserved cooked pepperoni

Servings: persons

1 FOR EGGPLANT
2 large eggplant halfed or 4 medium eggplant, peeled and the eggplant pulp scooped out with a melon baller to make a boat shape with sturdy sides and bottom. Reserve pulp.
1/4 cup olive oil mixed with 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese and 1/4 teapoon red pepper flakes. This is for brushing eggplant before roasting.
2 oz cooked angel hair pasta, drained
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 reserved eggplant pulp, chopped
4 clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp black pepper and salt to taste
1/2 cup mixed shredded cheese, I used a blend of italian four cheese and sharp cheddar
1 FOR SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE
16 pepperoni slices
2 minced cloves garlic
1 1/2 small onion, chopped
1/4 tsp red pepper flales
1 28 ounce crushed italian tomatoes
1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 FOR TOPPING
1 1/2 cup mixed shredded cheese, I used italian four cheese blemd and sharp cheddar
3 chopped green onions
1 tsp italian seasoning blend
1 reserved cooked pepperoni

1
MAKE SIMPLE TOMATO SAUCE
2
In a saucepan add pepperoni and crisp up and render fat, remove and reserve for later.
3
Add onion and garlic to saucepan and soften, add red pepper flakes, black pepper, italian seasoning and salt to taste.
4
Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatos, cream and simmer 30 minutes, add parmesan cheese and heat through.
5
ROAST EGGPANT SHELLS
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Preheat oven to 425, line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non stick spray
7
Brush eggpants all over with seasoned olive oil mixture, roast on prepared pan until tender but still holding its shape, about 20 minites depending on size of eggplant.
8
PREPARE ANGLE HAIR PASTA SAUCE
9
In a skillet heat olive oil and butter, add eggplant pulp and cook until golden add onion and garlic, soften add broth and cream and lemon and seasonings add cooked angel hair pasta and cheese, remove from heat and mix well.
10
ASSEMBLE AND FINAL ROASTING OF EGGPLANT
11
Fill each eggplant shell with angel hair mixture evenly.
12
Combine shredded topping cheese with the green onions and italian seasoning mix well and divide evenly over pasta stuffed eggplanr.
13
Top with reserved pepperoni.
14
Put back into the preheated 425 oven just until hot and cheese melts, 10 to 15 minutes.
15
Serve with the tomato sauce.
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This is good as a combination vegetable / pasta side or all on its own with a salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 FOR EGGPLANT, 2 large eggplant halfed or 4 medium eggplant, peeled and the eggplant pulp scooped out with a melon baller to make a boat shape with sturdy sides and bottom. Reserve pulp., 1/4 cup olive oil mixed with 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese and 1/4 teapoon red pepper flakes. This is for brushing eggplant before roasting., 2 oz cooked angel hair pasta, drained, and more.

Yes, Angel Hair Filled Roasted Eggplant falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Angel Hair Filled Roasted Eggplant

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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