Baked Ziti with Eggplant Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced thinly
• ¾ cup part-skim ricotta
• 8 oz whole wheat ziti or penne
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • coarse salt
  • 2 firm eggplants, about 1 ½ lb each

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel the eggplant and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and salt, to taste. Spread over a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and let roast for 25-35 minutes, or until browned, tossing once halfway through. Set aside. 2. In a large saucepan over ...

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