Some recipes are comforting. This one hugs you back. This Fried Eggplant Parm and Pasta is proof that vegetarian comfort food can be indulgent, hearty, and worth every bite.
Fried Eggplant Parm and Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups panko seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup EVO
- 1 jar pasta sauce
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 box noodles
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
Toast Breadcrumbs
- Preheat oven to 390°
- Spread out bread crumbs on parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
- Spray lightly with olive oil spray.
- Bake for about 3-5 minutes until lightly golden.
- Transfer to the dredging bowl when finished.
Pasta and Sauce
- Start pasta water & sauce.
Prepare the Eggplant
- Cut eggplant into half inch slices.
- Dip sliced eggplant into flour, egg then breadcrumb bowls.
- Fry on low medium heat on each side until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes.
- Transfer to paper towel lined plate.
Serve and Enjoy
- Drain pasta
- Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 1990kcalCarbohydrates: 100gProtein: 65gFat: 148gSaturated Fat: 36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 91gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 559mgSodium: 1794mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1494IUCalcium: 1278mgIron: 10mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Try one of our other Italian style dishes. Our Pancetta and Pasta With Peas is one of our favorites. You can also check out this Ricotta Meatballs With The Crispy Topping from Pinchofyum.com
