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.