Aubergine pasta bake
Making this pasta on the stove saves you using an energy-hungry oven. The bake gets finished off under the grill, but if you don’t have one you can just stir through the mozzarella until melted. This recipe is part of a Vegetarian budget meal plan for two. In March 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of £2.65 when checking prices at three UK supermarkets. It is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil30 ml
Instructions
5 steps- 1
Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. When hot, add the aubergine cubes and fry, turning the cubes often, until golden-brown and tender (about 10 minutes).
- 2
Add the garlic and fry, stirring, for a further 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add the mixed herbs and the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and turn down to a simmer.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of the cooking water.
- 4
Stir the pasta into the aubergine sauce, along with a few splashes of the cooking water so that you have a lovely wet sauce.
- 5
Preheat the grill. Transfer the pasta to a small baking dish. Tear the mozzarella into pieces and scatter over the pasta. Place under the grill for 5-6 minutes, or until melted and bubbling at the edges. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 425 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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