Pasta Eggplant Bake Casserole Recipe (2024)

Do you love one-pot meals or casseroles that please all ages? I do too. My pasta eggplant bake casserole has mushrooms, cream cheese, spaghetti sauce, eggplants, and pasta drizzled with cheese.

It is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of this recipe, as it is a fusion of different ingredients and cooking techniques from various regions. However, it is likely influenced by Italian and Mediterranean cuisines, as well as American comfort food.

Eggplant parmesan, for example, is a classic Italian dish that features eggplant and tomato sauce, while baked pasta dishes are common in the Mediterranean and American cuisines.

The addition of cream cheese and mushrooms adds a unique twist to the recipe, making it a fusion of different flavors and textures. Well, doesn’t that already sound delicious? Want to learn more? Here is the recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 lb. pasta (penne or ziti)
• 1 large eggplant, sliced
• 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the sliced eggplant and mushrooms to the skillet, and sauté until they are tender and browned, about 10-12 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic until well combined.
6. Add the sautéed eggplant and mushrooms to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture, and stir until everything is evenly combined.

7. Spread half of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
8. Layer the cooked pasta on top of the tomato sauce.

9. Spoon the cream cheese and vegetable mixture over the pasta, and spread it evenly.
10. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the top of the cream cheese mixture.

11. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the casserole is heated through.
13. Serve hot, and enjoy!

This Pasta Eggplant Bake Casserole with mushroom and cream cheese filling and tomato sauce is a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dish that is perfect for a family dinner or for entertaining guests.

The eggplant and mushroom filling adds a savory flavor and a hearty texture, while the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese mixture gives the dish a rich and creamy consistency. The tomato sauce provides a tangy and sweet contrast to the filling, making this casserole a well-rounded and flavorful meal.

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