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Baked Ziti With Eggplant And Ricotta Cheese Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Baked Ziti with Eggplant and Ricotta! Layers of perfectly cooked ziti pasta are smothered in a rich, fresh tomato sauce infused with savory eggplant, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella. This comforting Italian-inspired casserole is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 828.9 kcal
Protein 77g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Ziti With Eggplant And Ricotta Cheese

  • 1 1/2 pounds eggplant
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pound ziti pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

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How to Make Baked Ziti With Eggplant And Ricotta Cheese

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cube 1 large eggplant (about 1.5 lbs) into 1-inch pieces. Place in a colander, sprinkle generously with 2 tsp salt, and let stand for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
  3. Rinse the eggplant thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
  4. Cook 1 lb ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and toss with 2 tbsp butter.
  5. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, until softened (about 5 minutes).
  6. Add the eggplant to the skillet and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  7. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or more, to taste).
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  10. In a medium bowl, combine 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  11. In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the cooked ziti, half of the tomato sauce mixture, half of the ricotta mixture, and half of 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese.
  12. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
  13. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

97g

Carbs

26g

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