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Eggplant Pasta Bake

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Blogger Angie McGowan of Eclectic Recipes brings new life to the fail-proof pasta bake with eggplant, fire-roasted tomatoes and plenty of panko.
  • 30 Min Prep
    40 Min Total
    • 4
      Servings

*High Fiber recipes contain at least 20 percent of the recommended daily value (5 grams) of fiber per serving.

  • Ingredients

    • 2 cups uncooked penne pasta (6 oz)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium eggplant, cut into cubes
    • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
    • 1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ fire roasted tomato cooking sauce
    • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
    • 1/2 cup Progresso® panko crispy bread crumbs

  • Directions

    1. Heat oven to 450°F. Cook pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time; drain and return to saucepan.
    2. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook eggplant and onion in oil 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add cooking sauce. Heat to boiling; boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add basil.
    3. Use immersion blender to puree eggplant mixture. Add pureed mixture to cooked pasta; toss to coat. Spoon into ungreased 3-quart casserole. Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs.
    4. Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread crumbs are lightly browned.

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      • 1 Stars
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      Pineygrrl
      January 27, 2013
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      You people have a great idea BUT!! They are all high in fat! Seriously! If you guys can make a potato bacon and cheddar soup lowfat, please tell me HOW you turned something as naturally light and luscious as fire -roasted tomatoes into something too fattening to eat? Please do something about this!!

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