Best 7 Eggplant Parmesan With Angel Hair Pasta Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with this extraordinary Eggplant Parmesan and Angel Hair Pasta culinary journey. Embark on a delightful adventure where crispy eggplant slices, smothered in a rich and savory tomato sauce, harmonize perfectly with tender and light angel hair pasta. This tantalizing dish is a delightful blend of textures, with the crispiness of the eggplant contrasting the smooth and delicate pasta. Every bite is an explosion of flavors, from the tangy sauce to the nutty parmesan cheese. The article offers a comprehensive guide to crafting this delectable dish, including a classic Eggplant Parmesan recipe and an innovative recipe for angel hair pasta that complements the eggplant's robust flavors. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this culinary masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED ANGEL HAIR WITH EGGPLANT



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 to 6 Japanese eggplants (about 2 pounds total), cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound mild Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1/3 cup dry red wine
3 cups marinara sauce
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces angel hair pasta
1 pound mozzarella, diced
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 (17 1/4-ounce) package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed

Steps:

  • Heat 1/3 cup of oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add half of the eggplant and toss to coat in the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute the eggplant until it is golden and tender, about 10 minutes. Decrease the heat to medium. Add half of the garlic and saute until it is tender, about 2 minutes longer. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggplant mixture to a large bowl. Repeat with the remaining 1/4 cup oil and the remaining eggplant and garlic.
  • Add the sausage and wine to the same frying pan. Cook over medium-high heat until the wine evaporates and the sausage is brown, breaking the sausage into pieces with the back of a spoon, about 8 minutes. Add the sausage, marinara sauce, and crushed red pepper to the eggplant mixture, and toss to combine.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the angel hair and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until pasta is still slightly crunchy and undercooked. Drain. Toss the angel hair with the eggplant mixture. Cool completely. Add the mozzarella and Parmesan and toss to combine.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Roll out 1 pastry sheet on a floured surface to a 13 1/2-inch square. Transfer to a 9-inch springform pan, allowing the excess pastry to hang over the rim. Spoon the pasta mixture into the pan. Place the second pastry sheet atop the pasta filling. Pinch the edges of the pastry sheets together to seal. Trim the overhanging pastry edges to about 1-inch. Fold the pastry edges in to form a decorative border. Cut a slit in the center of the top pastry to allow the steam to escape.
  • Bake until the pastry is brown and puffed on top, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Let stand for 20 minutes. Remove the pan sides and serve.

EGGPLANT PARMESAN WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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This is one of my most favorite recipes. The key to this is to soak the eggplant slices in warm salt water to take out the bitter taste of the eggplant. This particular recipe you don't fry the eggplant , your bake it until lightly browned , transfer to a lasagna or 9x12 baking dish to finish making this great tasting dish....

Provided by Mary Lee

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 small (or 1 medium) eggplant (rinsed, peeled and cut 1/4 inch thick slices, soaked in warm salt water)
1 1/2 c seasoned italian bread crumbs w/ few shakes of garlic powder and parsley flakes added to crumbs
2 eggs beaten w/ 2 tablespoons milk
3 1/2 c (approx) "meatless" pasta sauce (jar or homemade)
1 pkg (8oz) shredded italian cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese with 1/3 cup of grated parmesan and romano cheese
salt / pepper to taste
parsley flakes for garnish (optional)
1/2 lb cooked pasta ( i prefer angel hair or vermicelli )

Steps:

  • 1. Once eggplant slices have been soaked in warm salted water (approx 2tbs salt) for approx 15 minutes. Rinse and drain eggplant and lay slices on paper towel and blot excess water. Dip each slice into beaten egg mixture, transfer to bread crumbs, coat well , place slices on non stick cookie sheet, parchment paper lined sheet. Bake in 375 degree oven for 12 minutes on each side ... or until slightly browned. Remove from oven, set aside and LOWER oven to 325 degrees.
  • 2. Spread evenly approx 2/3 cup of prepared pasta sauce on bottom of baking dish. Place eggplant slices 1 each to cover bottom of sauce lined dish. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of pasta sauce over each eggplant slice spreading sauce over entire slice with back of spoon ( you can add more sauce / your choice) Place 1 heaping tablespoon of shredded chesee over each sauce coated eggplant slice. Repeat this process, (like when making lasagna) layering eggplant slices, sauce and cheese (use all the remaining cheese .. if you like a lot of cheese add extra to final topping). Set aside remaining sauce.
  • 3. Bake 30-40 minutes until cheese is melted and a golden brown. Use remaining sauce to spoon over cooked angel hair / vermicelli pasta (or pasta of your choice)
  • 4. Suggestion: Serve with garlic bread and Italian style green beans (sold in frozen bags )and side salad. Enjoy !!

EGGPLANT PARMESAN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield about 4 to 6 main course servi

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 medium eggplant (about 2 1/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch-thick round slices
Kosher salt, as needed, plus 1 tablespoon
5 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
All-purpose flour for dredging
6 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons whole milk
Olive oil, as needed
7 cups QUICK MARINARA SAUCE, recipe follows
2/3 cup grated Parmesan, divided
1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced (about 1/3 cup)
5 cloves garlic, chopped
7 cups whole, peeled, canned tomatoes in puree (about two 28-ounce can), roughly chopped
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 sprigs of fresh basil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange the eggplant slices on several baking sheets and sprinkle generously all over with kosher salt. Set aside to let the bitter juices weep from the eggplant, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer the eggplant to a colander in the sink, and rinse well under cold running water. Transfer eggplant to a work surface and blot very dry with paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, breadcrumbs, oregano, thyme, and season with pepper.
  • Place the flour in a medium lipped plate or bowl. In another medium bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. Dredge an eggplant slice in the flour, then dip it in the egg, and finally dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture. Shake off any excess breading and transfer the eggplant to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining eggplant.
  • In a large straight-sided skillet, pour the oil to a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat the oil over medium heat until it registers 400 degrees F on a deep frying thermometer. (The oil must be heated to 400 degrees F. so that the breaded eggplant, when added, will drop the temperature of the oil to the proper frying temperature of 375 degrees F.)
  • Working in small batches, fry the eggplant slices, turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Using tongs, transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and season with salt to taste. Repeat with the remaining eggplant.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly brush a 15 x 10- x 2-inch-baking dish with olive oil. Cover the bottom of the baking dish with 1/3 of the marinara sauce and arrange half of the eggplant over the sauce. Cover the eggplant with another 1/3 of the sauce. Scatter half of the Parmesan and half of the mozzarella over the sauced eggplant. Repeat with the remaining eggplant, sauce, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Bake until hot and just beginning to brown, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the herb sprigs and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in the salt and season with pepper to taste. Use immediately, store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Yield: about 3 1/2 cups
  • Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved

EGGPLANT PARM ONE-POT PASTA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 medium eggplant, cut into medium dice
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Two 14.5-ounce cans stewed tomatoes
12 ounces casarecce pasta
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 to 10 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/2 cup mozzarella pearls
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the butter to a large Dutch oven over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the breadcrumbs and toast until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in the Dutch oven until hot. Add the garlic, eggplant and onion, season with the salt and cook, stirring, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, pasta, chicken stock, red pepper flakes and basil. Bring to simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella. Turn off the heat and continue to stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is thick.
  • Serve garnished with plenty of toasted breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley and basil.

EGGPLANT PARMESAN PASTA



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The unassuming eggplant is the star of this comforting weeknight pasta that manages to capture the flavors of traditional eggplant Parmigiana without the fuss of frying, layering and baking. Cubed eggplant is browned with onion and garlic until golden, then simmered in a quick pantry-friendly tomato sauce until meltingly tender. Mezze rigatoni, fusilli and shells all do great jobs of capturing the thick sauce. The pasta is finished with slivers of fresh mozzarella that soften and offer cool, creamy bites, and a final sprinkling of a Parmesan bread-crumb topping offers familiar moments of crunch to contrast the creamy sauce.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, weekday, weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion (from 1 small onion)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds eggplant, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes (8 cups)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed with your hands in a bowl
1 basil sprig, plus ⅓ cup coarsely chopped basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound short pasta, such as mezze rigatoni, fusilli or shells
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced and at room temperature

Steps:

  • In a high-sided large (12-inch) skillet with a lid, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium. Add panko, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring constantly, until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Set a large pot of salted water to boil.
  • Wipe out the skillet and heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add eggplant and drizzle over the remaining ¼ cup oil. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is softened, about 8 minutes. Add in tomato paste and stir constantly until lightly caramelized on the bottom of the skillet, about 2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, basil sprig, oregano and 1½ cups of water, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally and smashing some of the eggplant, until the eggplant is very tender and the sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Discard the basil sprig.
  • Meanwhile, in the large pot of water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.
  • Add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water and the eggplant sauce to the large pasta cooking pot, and cook over medium heat, stirring, until sauce thickens and coats the pasta, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in ¼ cup of the chopped basil.
  • Add Parmesan to the panko and mix well. Divide the pasta in bowls and top each with some of the mozzarella. Sprinkle over cheesy bread crumbs, and garnish with the remaining basil.

BAKED EGGPLANT PARMESAN SPAGHETTI



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Dish out Baked Eggplant Parmesan Spaghetti at dinner and enjoy the compliments. In 20 minutes of prep time, this eggplant parmesan spaghetti can be yours.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large eggplant (1-1/2 lb.)
6 Tbsp. (1/2 pkt.) SHAKE 'N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix
2 egg whites
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, divided
3/4 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/2 lb. multi-grain spaghetti, uncooked
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 1270 mg, Carbohydrate 69 g, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 17 g, Protein 24 g

THE BEST EGGPLANT PARMESAN



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Truly delicious! I love eggplant and have many recipes, but this one's my favorite. The cheeses and seasonings make this dish unforgettable. -Dottie Kilpatrick, Wilmington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1 cup pitted ripe olives, chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
EGGPLANT:
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, beaten
3 cups dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 small eggplants (about 1 pound each), peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup olive oil
CHEESE:
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
1-1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves or 2 tablespoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook garlic in oil 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, olives, basil, capers, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 45-60 minutes or until thickened., Meanwhile, for eggplant, place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic powder and oregano. Dip eggplant in flour, eggs, then bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet, cook eggplant in batches in oil for 5 minutes on each side or until tender. Drain on paper towels. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper., Preheat oven to 350°. In each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, layer 1-1/2 cups tomato sauce, four eggplant slices, 1 cup ricotta mixture and 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle each with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm eggplants for the best results.
  • To remove the bitterness from the eggplant, slice it and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce for the best flavor.
  • Make sure to cook the eggplant until it is golden brown and tender.
  • Layer the eggplant, sauce, and cheese in a baking dish until all of the ingredients have been used.
  • Bake the eggplant parmesan until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the eggplant parmesan with angel hair pasta or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Eggplant parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your whole family will love. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give eggplant parmesan a try. You won't be disappointed!

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