Pasta-Filled Aubergines

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 6
Pasta-Filled Aubergines recipe with a twist
in Italian

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 large aubergines
salt and pepper
100 g soup pasta
50 g butter
1 onion , finely chopped
50 g button mushrooms , chopped
120 ml single cream
8 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 closed mushroom caps , sliced
lemon juice
parsley , to garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
433
Sugar
7g
Fat
30g
Pasta-Filled Aubergines make a delightful and filling meal that is perfect for any pasta lover. This recipe is a twist on the classic stuffed peppers recipe and is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. The combination of pasta, aubergine, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese creates a hearty, satisfying dish that is perfect for cold winter nights or as a comforting dinner after a long day at work. Pair this meal with a glass of red wine for the ultimate Italian experience.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200°C/ Gas mark 6.
2.Cut the aubergines lengthways and scrape out the flesh.
3.Reserve the flesh and season the aubergine shells with salt and pepper.
4.Cook the pasta for exactly 7 minutes in plenty of boiling salted water, then drain it.
5.Melt the butter and cook the onion and button mushrooms over a low heat until soft.
6.Add the pasta to the onion and mushrooms.
7.Pour in the single cream, then add the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
8.Add the reserved aubergine flesh to the pasta mixture and mix it well.
9.Spoon the mixture into the aubergine shells.
10.Sprinkle with the sliced mushroom caps, lemon juice and extra Parmesan cheese.
11.Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until lightly browned on top.
12.Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

PROS

This dish is easy to prepare and is a wonderful vegetarian alternative to a classic pasta dish.

It is a great dish to serve to guests or enjoy as a family meal.

CONS

This dish takes a little bit of time to prepare, but the end result is well worth the effort.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Aubergines are low calorie and high in fiber, making them a great food to help you feel full and satisfied without consuming excess calories.
Mushrooms are a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D which supports bone health. Pasta is a good source of carbohydrates and energy.

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