BAKED ZITI WITH EGGPLANT, BASIL AND RICOTTA

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

Provided by ddav0962

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

14 ounces ziti pasta or 14 ounces rigatoni pasta
3/4 cup light olive oil
1 eggplant, halved and cut into very thin slices
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 small handful fresh basil leaf, torn
1/2 cup red wine
4 ounces ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese
sea salt and fresh grated black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well and return to the warm pan.
  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and when it is hot, but not smoking, cook the eggplant slices in batches for 2 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and place on paper towels. Repeat to cook all of the eggplant. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the pan, add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Add the tomatoes, basil, red wine, 1 cup of water, sea salt and black pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes, until you have a thickened sauce. Stir in the eggplant then add to the pasta and stir well.
  • Put the mixture in a large baking dish. Spoon the ricotta on top, sprinkle over the pecorino and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden and crispy around the edges.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 861.8, Fat 46.3, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 41, Carbohydrate 89.3, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 9.2, Protein 18.7

Thomas Gonzales
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This dish was a disaster. The eggplant was burnt and the pasta was overcooked.


Antwi Enoch
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I'm not sure why, but this dish was really salty. I think I might have accidentally added too much salt.


Coree Osgood
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This dish was just okay. I think I would have preferred a different sauce.


Dom Coppola
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I'm not a fan of the combination of eggplant and basil.


Norhanne Elgohariy
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This dish is a bit too heavy for my taste.


Ariyan Ahmed Araf
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much water.


Esmae Yaya
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Niko
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I made this dish for dinner last night and my family loved it! The eggplant and basil were a great addition.


Sirjan Bk
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This is a delicious and hearty pasta dish. The eggplant and ricotta cheese are a great combination.


RS EDITZ
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The eggplant and basil add a lot of flavor.


Mark Stoecker
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


Virginia Villegas
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was surprisingly good. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced.


Prokash Sarkar
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. I love the combination of eggplant, basil and ricotta cheese.


Amber Smith
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I used a mix of zucchini and eggplant and it turned out great. The ricotta cheese added a nice creaminess to the dish.


Obaidul Islam Hridoy
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This baked ziti with eggplant, basil and ricotta was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the eggplant added a nice touch of smokiness. I will definitely be making this again.