Eggplant Marinara Pasta Casserole Recipe

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Eggplant Marinara Pasta Casserole
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  1. Arrange eggplant on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels. Sprinkle eggplant with 1 teaspoon kosher salt; let stand 15 minutes. Pat dry with additional paper towels.
  2. Preheat oven to 450°.
  3. Arrange eggplant in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring after 15 minutes. Remove from baking sheet; cool.
  4. Cook pancetta in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Add onion, oil, and garlic to pan; cook 6 minutes or until onion is lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add wine to pan; cook until liquid evaporates, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in basil, oregano, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; partially cover and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in eggplant.
  5. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Add pasta and reserved 1/4 cup cooking water to tomato mixture; stir well. Spoon pasta mixture into a 13 x 9–inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with fontina.
  6. Place baguette in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 1/2 cups. Add Parmesan to processor; pulse 5 times. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over fontina.
  7. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.
  8. Wine note: With an American take on an Italian dish, why not try an American take on a red Italian wine, like Tamás Estates Sangiovese 2005 ($14), an American wine made from the same grape as Italian Chianti. With its medium body and plentiful acidity, sangiovese is a classic choice with all tomato dishes, and offers tart cherry and sweet vanilla flavors that nicely balance each other. —Jeffery Lindenmuth
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 145.01 Kcal (607 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.1g 8%
Cholesterol 8.51mg 3%
Sodium 516.19mg 22%
Potassium 206.48mg 4%
Total Carbs 16.03g 5%
Sugars 4.84g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4.87g 19%
Protein 5.95g 12%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 7%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 59.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.74 Kcal (351 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.95g 8%
Cholesterol 4.91mg 3%
Sodium 298.09mg 22%
Potassium 119.24mg 4%
Total Carbs 9.25g 5%
Sugars 2.8g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.81g 19%
Protein 3.44g 12%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 7%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 34.3mg 6%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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