Skillet Eggplant Marinara Recipes

SKILLET EGGPLANT MARINARA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Slice the eggplant into 3/8 to 1/2-inch slices. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and paprika. Place the eggplant slices on the baking sheets, splitting them evenly between the two sheets. Brush each side of the eggplant slices lightly with the paprika oil (if you need more oil at the end, add a another drizzle and stir in the remaining paprika). Season all of the eggplant liberally with kosher salt and several grinds of black pepper.
• Slide the trays into the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Flip the eggplant slices, then reverse the trays and finish baking for 5 minutes or until tender.
• In a large, ovenproof skillet, spoon a bit of the marinara sauce and spread in an even layer. Add an even layer of half of the eggplant slices, a bit of sauce, then half of the mozzarella and feta cheese. Add another layer of eggplant, then more sauce, then the remaining mozzarella cheese. Top with the remaining feta.
• Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Garnish with parsley and serve.

EGGPLANT MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat
• Once boiling, add salt and the penne and cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions
• Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat
• Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes
• While the onions and garlic are cooking, scoop the eggplant flesh from the skin and mash with a fork in a bowl
• Add the mashed eggplant to the skillet with the onions and garlic
• Season with salt and pepper
• Add the crushed tomatoes and the torn basil
• Add the penne to the skillet along with the Parmigiano Reggiano and mix thoroughly to combine
• To roast the eggplant: Preheat oven to 400F
• Cut eggplants in half, drizzle with a little EVOO and a sprinkle of salt and pepper
• Place eggplants on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven for about 45 minutes, until tender and golden brown
• Remove from the oven and let cool

EGGPLANT SKILLET DINNER

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown beef with onion; drain. Sprinkle flour over beef; stir to mix. Add next five ingredients; mix well. , Season eggplant with salt and pepper; arrange slices over meat mixture. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until eggplant is tender. Sprinkle with shredded cheese; cook until cheese melts. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.