Annabella Sciorras Sicilian Pasta With Mozzarella and Eggplant Recipe

Name: Annabella Sciorras Sicilian Pasta With Mozzarella and Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs small to medium eggplants, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; salt, and freshly ground; black pepper, to taste; 2 lbs penne pasta; 3 cups tomato sauce; 1 cup toasted breadcrumbs; ½ cup grated romano cheese or ½ cup parmesan cheese; 10 fresh basil leaves, torn; 1 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs small to medium eggplants, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
salt, and freshly ground
black pepper, to taste
2 lbs penne pasta
3 cups tomato sauce
1 cup toasted breadcrumbs
½ cup grated romano cheese or ½ cup parmesan cheese
10 fresh basil leaves, torn
1 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, in a 10- to 12-inch saute pan, warm 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until almost smoking.
3
Working in batches, saute eggplant cubes, seasoning them with salt and pepper, turning once, until golden brown on both sides.
4
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
5
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 12 baking dish generously with olive oil.
6
Boil penne until 2 minutes short of package instructions; drain and shock pasta in ice water for 2 minutes, so it stops cooking.
7
Drain again very thoroughly and toss with 1 cup tomato sauce in a mixing bowl.
8
Spread 1/4 cup tomato sauce in baking dish.
9
Top with 1/2 cup bread crumbs, then layer half the pasta, followed by half of the eggplant cubes.
10
Dot 1/4 cup tomato sauce over, and top with 1/4 cup grated Romano and half the basil leaves.
11
Layer remaining pasta and then eggplant on top, and cover with remaining 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce.
12
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Romano cheese and remaining basil.
13
Top with remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs and all the mozzarella cubes, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
14
Bake for 45 minutes.
15
Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

1612

kcal

Calories

Fat

217

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lbs small to medium eggplants, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, salt, and freshly ground, black pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Annabella Sciorras Sicilian Pasta With Mozzarella and Eggplant falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Annabella Sciorras Sicilian Pasta With Mozzarella and Eggplant

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