Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper and Fresh Mozzarella
Roasted eggplant sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with roasted red peppers, onions, garlic, and fresh mozzarella and served with spaghetti
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
Keyword: eggplant, Garlic, Mozzarella, onions, pasta, roasted red peppers, spaghetti
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 400kcal
Author: Tom Papia
Cost: $$
Ingredients
1large or 2 medium eggplants
½cupextra virgin olive oil
2tsp.salt
½tsp.black pepper
1lb.spaghetti
6gloves of garlic minced
1sweet onion sliced
8oz.roasted red peppers
½cupvegetable broth
8oz.fresh mozzarella cut into ½ inch cubes
Instructions
Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees
Preparing the Eggplant:
Begin by cleaning the eggplant and removing the ends. Next, cut the eggplant into 1 inch cubes and place in a mixing bowl or plastic bag.
1 large or 2 medium eggplants
Next, add ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and ¼ tsp or black pepper and mix well. Place the eggplant on a baking sheet and roast at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
½ cup extra virgin olive oil, ½ tsp. black pepper, 2 tsp. salt
Remove the eggplant from the oven and set aside.
Preparing the Pasta:
While the eggplant is roasting, prepare the spaghetti according to the package instructions for al dente pasta. Strain the pasta and set aside.
1 lb. spaghetti
Bringing it Together:
In a large pot or skillet, add ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat. Next, add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
½ cup extra virgin olive oil, 6 gloves of garlic
Next, add in the onion and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally. Lower to medium heat, add in the roasted red peppers, roasted eggplant, 1 tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
1 large or 2 medium eggplants, 2 tsp. salt, 1 sweet onion, 8 oz. roasted red peppers, ½ tsp. black pepper
Next, add in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Next, add in the spaghetti and cook for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
½ cup vegetable broth, 1 lb. spaghetti
Finally, turn off the heat, add in the mozzarella, and mix before serving.
8 oz. fresh mozzarella
To Serve:
Mix well to incorporate the fresh mozzarella. Serve once the mozzarella begins to melt.
Notes
Invent Your Recipe:I really enjoy fresh mozzarella, especially how it melts into the spaghetti when you mix it in. However, pick the cheese you enjoy the most and give it a try. I have made this dish with asiago and sharp provolone before.You can have fun with the vegetables. Roasted eggplant provides such a wonderful flavor, but you can also use roasted zucchini, broccoli, roasted red peppers, Brussel sprouts, or asparagus. Have some fun and try different combinations.