September 7, 2023

 SKILLET EGGPLANT PARMESAN

with fresh mozzarella, panko & garlic-basil capellini


• 1 t G&G's Sage Advice spice blend

• 1 lb eggplant, dice into 1” pieces

• Tomato Sauce Starter: 3/4 c diced tomatoes, 3/4 c Frik & Frak tomato sauce

• 1/2 c panko

• 1/3 c parmesan

• 4 oz fresh mozzarella

• 1⁄4 c parsley

• 6 oz Pasta Mami capellini

• 1⁄4 c basil

• 1 t garlic


PREHEAT OVEN & PREP VEGGIES

• Preheat oven to 425°

TOAST PANKO

• In a large ovenproof sauté pan, heat 2 Tbsp oil over med

• Add panko and toast, stirring often, for 3–5 min or until golden brown, then remove to a small bowl and wipe pan clean

• To panko, stir in Sage Advice spice blend, parsley, all but 1 Tbsp parmesan, salt & pepper

COOK EGGPLANT

• Sauté eggplant (work in batches if needed), salt & pepper, and cook 5–7 min to brown

• Add Tomato Sauce Starter to eggplant and stir to combine

• Dot with chunks of mozzarella

• Sprinkle panko over top and drizzle with 2 tsp olive oil

• Bake for 20 min or until bubbly and eggplant is tender—cover with foil if it browns too quickly

COOK PASTA

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil

• Slice basil

• Once boiling, add capellini and cook 2–4 min or until al dente, then drain

• Toss capellini with 1 Tbsp olive oil (2 Tbsp), garlic & basil 

GARNISH & GATHER

• Serve pasta topped with eggplant parmesan & garnish with remaining parmesan

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