Veggies

Eggplant bake



INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 (about 550g) eggplant, cut into 2cm pieces
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Bertolli olive oil, plus extra to serve
  • 200g Carb Options elbow pasta
  • 500g Heart Smart lean beef mince
  • 500g Raguletto Carb Options bolognaise pasta sauce
  • 450g fresh ricotta
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup (60g) finely grated parmesan Sliced tomatoes, to serve
  • Mazzetti balsamic vinegar, to serve
  • Fresh basil leaves, torn, to serve


PROCEDURES:

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 220°C. Place the eggplant on a greased baking tray. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the oil. Toss to coat well. Bake for 20 minutes or until slightly golden. Reduce oven to 180°C.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, cook the elbows according to packet instructions. Cook the mince in a large, deep non-stick frying pan over high heat. Stir in pasta sauce, elbows and eggplant. Spread over the base of a 2 litre ovenproof dish.
  • Step 3
    Mix the ricotta, egg, parmesan, salt and pepper until well combined. Spread evenly over the mince mixture. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
  • Step 4
    Preheat a grill to high. Grill for 3 minutes or until golden. Season the tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar . Serve with the pasta bake scattered with basil.

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