Fusilli Lunghi Con Melanzana Alla Parmigiana (Long Fusilli with Eggplant Parmigiana style sauce)
- Author: Roberto
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Pasta
Ingredients
- 250 grams long Fusilli
- 1 Eggplant
- 2 Tbs EVOO
- 2 cloves finely chopped Garlic
- 500 grams Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 cup grated Grana Padano
- 1 cup chopped fresh Mozzarella
- 4 Basil leaves
- Blended Cooking Oil for frying eggplant
Instructions
- Slice Eggplant into 1/2 in thick pieces
- Heat oil in deep fryer to 375 degrees
- Add Eggplant to deep fryer and fry until it’s golden and crispy
- Place on paper towels to drain and set aside
- In a large frying pan add EVOO and heat over med heat
- Add Garlic and sauté 1 minute
- Add Tomatoes, Salt, and Pepper
- Simmer 15 minutes (if it starts to get too dry add a little bit of water)
- While sauce is simmering, cook pasta as directed on package or until al dente
- Drain and add pasta to a large bowl
- Add in sauce, Cheeses, and Eggplant
- Mix until all is melted and blended together
- Garnish with Basil and serve
- Buon Appetito!