CHEESY RIGATONI WITH EGGPLANT SAUCE

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Looking for a simple meatless main dish? Try this hearty casserole of pasta and veggies. It's ready in less than an hour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta (7 oz)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small unpeeled eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3 cups)
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1 can (8 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion, eggplant and zucchini in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce.
  • Spoon cooked pasta into baking dish. Spoon vegetable sauce over pasta.
  • Cover tightly with foil; bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 5 to 7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Cups), Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

Samim Ansari
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This dish is a family favorite! The eggplant sauce is so rich and creamy, and the rigatoni is cooked perfectly. We always have seconds.


Saeed Sadique
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I love this recipe! The eggplant sauce is so flavorful and the rigatoni is cooked perfectly. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Amelia Lee
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This was a delicious and flavorful dish! The eggplant sauce was rich and smoky, and the rigatoni was cooked perfectly. The cheese topping added a nice touch of richness. I would definitely make this dish again.


Serwan kamal
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The eggplant sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the rigatoni was cooked perfectly. The cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Karen Howard
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The eggplant sauce was flavorful and the rigatoni was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make it again.


Caden Hill
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for a weeknight meal. I would recommend it for a special occasion.


Atingu Lilian
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce turned out watery. Not sure what went wrong.


Aliraza Mughal
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The eggplant sauce was a bit bland. I had to add some extra spices to give it some flavor.


Miranda Wood
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but the eggplant sauce was delicious. I would make it again with less cheese.


fani khan
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Yum!


Hikmat Rai
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I was a bit skeptical about the eggplant sauce, but it turned out to be amazing! The smokiness from the roasted eggplant really came through, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. The rigatoni was cooked perfectly and the cheese topping was the per


Md Samad
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The eggplant sauce was particularly delicious, with a smoky and complex flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and satisfying pasta dish.


Ahmad Ahmadzai
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The cheesy rigatoni with eggplant sauce was a delicious and comforting meal. The eggplant sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the rigatoni was cooked perfectly. The cheese topping added a nice touch of richness. I would definitely make this dish agai


Md Adur
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This Cheesy Rigatoni with Eggplant Sauce was an absolute delight! The eggplant sauce was incredibly flavorful and rich, with a perfect balance of smokiness, sweetness, and acidity. The rigatoni was cooked perfectly al dente and held the sauce beautif