Eggplant-Macaroni Bake
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Course : Pasta
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6       Ounces       Elbow macaroni
   2       Tablespoon   Grated Parmesan cheese
   2       Tablespoon   Minced scallions
   1       Tablespoon   + 1 t. olive oil
     1/4   Teaspoon     Black pepper
   2       cup          Sliced eggplant, 1/2" thick
   2       medium       Sliced tomatoes, 1/2" thick
     1/2   Teaspoon     Basil
   3       Ounces       Shredded cheddar cheese
     1/4   Teaspoon     Paprika
 

Preparation:

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook macaroni 8-10 minutes, just until tender. Drain, and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Place cooking liquid in a large bowl, stir in Parmesan cheese, scal- lions, oil, and pepper. Add macaroni, toss well to mix. Set aside. 2. Spray large nonstick skillet with spray. Add eggplant; cook 2-3 minutes on each side, until tender. 3. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray an 8" square pan with nonstick spray. Layer half the tomatoes and eggplant in pan; sprinkle with basil. Spread macaroni on top; layer remaining tomato and eggplant over macaroni. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and paprika. Bake 20-25 min., until bubbly.

 

Nutritional Information:

324 calories