Eggplant Pasta Bake
A delicious and easy eggplant pasta bake with a smoky flavor, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies in a tasty and satisfying way.
Ingredients
- ●1 large Eggplantsliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- ●8 oz Pastashort, sturdy shape like penne or rigatoni
- ●2 tbsp Zesty Italian Seasoningor to taste
- ●3 tbsp Olive Oildivided
- ●to taste Saltoptional
- ●1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheeseoptional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add sliced eggplant to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until tender and lightly browned.
- 4
Transfer eggplant to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 5
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
- 6
Add the pasta to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until lightly browned.
- 7
Stir in the zesty Italian seasoning and salt to taste.
- 8
Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish with the eggplant.
- 9
Toss the pasta and eggplant together until well combined.
- 10
Top the pasta and eggplant with grated Parmesan cheese, if using.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.