Eggplant-Ziti Parmesan
"I come from a big Italian family, my mom made this all the time. Very delicious and very hardy. A great anytime meal. The secret to good eggplant is to peel and drain it, so it's not soggy. Serve with crusty italian bread, and a tossed salad, and you have a hearty meal. It seems like a lot of work but it's not. I hope you enjoy your meal."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Ricotta Cheese | 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim | 174 |
| Romano Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 85 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Eggplant | 1 cup cubed (82g) | 35 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, or your favorite recipe
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste