Fast Eddie's Hustlin' Eggplant Recipe

Name: Fast Eddie's Hustlin' Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup olive oil; ½ cup flour; ½ cup grated romano cheese; ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (or more); 3 large eggs, beaten (or egg substitute, beaten); 1 (1 1/2 lb) eggplants; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips (or mixture of peppers equal to 2); 12 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips (or mixture of peppers equal to 2); 12 green pepper, sliced into strips (or mixture of peppers equal to 2); 2 cups sliced mushrooms; 2 cups newman's own sockarooni pasta sauce or 2 cups bombolina pasta sauce

Servings: persons

⅓ cup olive oil
½ cup flour
½ cup grated romano cheese
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 pinch red pepper flakes (or more)
3 large eggs, beaten (or egg substitute, beaten)
1 (1 1/2 lb) eggplants
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips (or mixture of peppers equal to 2)
12 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips (or mixture of peppers equal to 2)
12 green pepper, sliced into strips (or mixture of peppers equal to 2)
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 cups newman's own sockarooni pasta sauce or 2 cups bombolina pasta sauce

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Coat bottom of a 17x11x1-inch baking pan with 1 tablespoons olive oil, and set aside.
3
Mix flour, grated cheese, bread crumbs, parsley flakes, and red pepper flakes in bowl; set aside.
4
Beat eggs in a bowl; set aside.
5
Partially peel eggplant lengthwise (strips), and slice into 1/4 inch slices.
6
Dip each slice of eggplant in egg and coat with dry mixture.
7
Place eggplant in baking pan.
8
Overlap eggplant slightly, if necessary.
9
Bake for 15 minutes.
10
While eggplant is baking, saute garlic in 3 tablespoons olive oil.
11
When garlic is golden in color, add onion, peppers and mushrooms.
12
Cook until peppers are soft.
13
(about 5-7 minutes.
14
).
15
Remove eggplant from oven and turn each slice over.
16
Drizzle remaining oil over eggplant.
17
Spread Newman's Own Sockarooni Pasta Sauce or Bombolina Pasta Sauce over each slice of eggplant.
18
Sprinkle onion, pepper and mushroom mixture over eggplant.
19
Bake for 30 minutes.
20
Serve with additional grated Romano cheese.

1157

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup olive oil, ½ cup flour, ½ cup grated romano cheese, ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Fast Eddie's Hustlin' 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fast Eddie's Hustlin' Eggplant

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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