How to Make Eggplant-Ziti Parmesan - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're craving a rich and comforting Italian dish, then look no further than this delicious Eggplant-Ziti Parmesan recipe. This dish is a crowd-pleaser that brings together the meaty texture of eggplant, the zesty flavors of marinara sauce, and the gooey goodness of melted cheese to create a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, or your favorite recipe
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place the eggplant slices in a bowl, and sprinkle with salt. Let drain over a bowl in the refrigerator for at least an hour. I like to do this overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook for about 6 minutes, or until almost tender. It will cook the rest of the way in the oven. Drain. Mix together the ricotta cheese and eggs in a small bowl. Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese and Pecorino Romano cheese.
  • Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange layers of eggplant, cheese, ziti pasta, and more sauce all the way to the top of the pan. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and cheese is lightly browned.
  • Nutrition

    570 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 109mg
    • Sodium: 903mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 713mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 709mg