BAKED ZITI WITH EGGPLANT AND RICOTTA CHEESE

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Make and share this Baked Ziti With Eggplant and Ricotta Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
salt
1 lb ziti pasta (or penne pasta)
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, copped
1 garlic, chopped fine
1/4 cup vegetable oil
796 ml tomatoes, cut and undrained
156 ml tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons basil, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
500 g ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
750 ml mozzarella cheese, grated (3 cups)

Steps:

  • Place eggplant cubes in colander, sprinkle generously with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain thoroughly.
  • Cook ziti in large amounts of boiling salted water until tender; drain. Add butter and toss to coat.
  • In large skillet, cook eggplant, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste, 1/2 tsp salt, basil, oregano and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese.
  • In small bowl, blend ricotta cheese, egg and remaining 1/2 tsp salt.
  • In shallow three quart (3mL) casserole, layer half each: cooked pasta, tomato mixture, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until cheese melts.

Yaneth Rodriguez
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I can't wait to make this dish again.


annie kaoma
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This baked ziti is the best I've ever had.


Yasir Bawary
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Nafiz Ahmed
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This dish is a must-try!


Bishowjeet Kumer
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Two thumbs up!


lyrics
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5 stars!


Sahadat Hossain
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This recipe is a winner!


sihab mia
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Christopher Persaud
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Delicious!


Kaitlyn Zuniga
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This baked ziti recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of eggplant, ricotta cheese, and ziti pasta.


Mustafa Sohail
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the ricotta cheese added a nice creamy texture.


Khola Khan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the ricotta cheese added a creamy richness. The ziti pasta was cooked perfectly.


Kk Gamers
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I'm always looking for new baked ziti recipes and this one did not disappoint. It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing. The eggplant added a nice smoky flavor to the dish.


Lyn Londo
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of eggplant and ricotta cheese. It's a great dish for a weeknight dinner.


Askar Ronaldo
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The baked ziti was cheesy, flavorful, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!


Md Alhuz Mahmud
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less ricotta cheese next time.


Judy G
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but I loved it in this dish. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the ricotta cheese and ziti pasta.


jariel rodriguez
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This is one of my favorite baked ziti recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the addition of eggplant, which gives the dish a unique flavor and texture.


Lethu Tshabalala
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were all so well-balanced and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Anthea Jamal
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This baked ziti was an absolute hit! The combination of eggplant, ricotta cheese, and ziti pasta was divine. The eggplant added a smoky flavor, while the ricotta cheese provided a creamy richness. The dish was easy to make and a great way to use up l


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