Baked Penne With Eggplant Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs eggplants , cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lb penne
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup breadcrumbs, toasted
1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated

Directions:

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot, and add 2 tablespoons salt.
Meanwhile, in a 10 to 12 inch sauté pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Working in batches, sauté the eggplant slices, seasoning them with salt and pepper, turning once, until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
Preheat the oven to 375°F Grease a 9 by 12 inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
Cook the penne in the boiling water for 2 minutes short of the package instructions; it should still be quite firm. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain very well, place in a large bowl, and toss with 1 cup of the tomato sauce.
Cover the bottom of the baking dish with 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce. Top with half the bread crumbs, then add half the pasta. Arrange half of the eggplant slices, overlapping them slightly, on top of the pasta. Dot about 1/4 cup of tomato sauce over the eggplant, and top with half of the pecorino and half of the basil. Top with the remaining pasta, arrange the remaining eggplant over the pasta, and dot with the remaining tomato sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining pecorino and basil, and then the remaining bread crumbs, and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Bake for 45 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	393.71 Kcal (1648 kJ)
Calories from fat	187.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.88g	32%
Cholesterol	7.99mg	3%
Sodium	1563.69mg	65%
Potassium	592.38mg	13%
Total Carbs	41.08g	14%
Sugars	16.23g	65%
Dietary Fiber	9.53g	38%
Protein	8.78g	18%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	14%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	121.9mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	107.03 Kcal (448 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.68g	32%
Cholesterol	2.17mg	3%
Sodium	425.1mg	65%
Potassium	161.04mg	13%
Total Carbs	11.17g	14%
Sugars	4.41g	65%
Dietary Fiber	2.59g	38%
Protein	2.39g	18%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	14%
Iron	0.3mg	7%
Calcium	33.1mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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