Jul 14 2026
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Eggplant Parmesan Pasta Recipe

Inspired by Monjunis Cafe - Youree Dr
Time1h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Eggplant

Sauce

Cheese

Garnish

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Preparing Eggplant

  1. 3

    Slice Eggplant

    Cut the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick slices.

  2. 4

    Season Eggplant

    Sprinkle both sides of the eggplant slices with salt and let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.

  3. 5

    Rinse and Dry

    Rinse the eggplant slices under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.

  4. 6

    Cook Eggplant

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add eggplant slices and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and tender. Season with black pepper. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Making Sauce

  1. 7

    Sauté Garlic

    In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 8

    Add Marinara and Seasonings

    Pour in the marinara sauce, add dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Assembling Pasta

  1. 9

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the marinara sauce, mixing until the pasta is well coated.

  2. 10

    Layer with Eggplant and Cheese

    In a large baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture, followed by half of the eggplant slices, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan. Repeat the layers.

Baking

  1. 11

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 12

    Bake

    Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Serving

  1. 13

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.

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