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Eggplant Casserole Supreme

Hearty baked pasta casserole combining ground beef, sautéed eggplant, rotini noodles and spaghetti sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.

ItalianBeefIntermediate80 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
7
  • 1 large eggplant, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp margarine or butter
  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 12 oz rotini noodles
  • 24 oz spaghetti sauce (large jar)
  • 0.3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 0.3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown ground beef; drain grease and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté eggplant and onion in margarine until onion is transparent and eggplant is soft; add garlic and cook about 5 minutes more.

  3. 3

    Combine ground beef and eggplant mixture; cook for about 15 minutes over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce and mix well.

  4. 4

    Cook rotini noodles as directed; drain (do not rinse). Add parmesan cheese and mix.

  5. 5

    Pour combined mixture into a 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.

  6. 6

    Remove from oven and add mozzarella cheese. Bake just until cheese is melted.

Tags

pastacasseroleeggplantground beef