Eggplant Beef & Mushroom Pasta Bake Recipe | Club Foody

 

Everybody is different… from the way we were raised, to tastes, beliefs, dislikes, favorites, opinions, and so on. As many enjoy the cold months of the year, I actually can’t stand it and David is with me on this one. Although we’re not a fan of winter, I certainly like to take advantage of it by making casseroles… 🍲
 
I enjoy making them for a few reasons; they’re easy to make, very tasty and economical. During the cold season, making casseroles is so comforting 🥰! Their simplicity brings warmth on a cold winter day. With a mixture of tasty ingredients, these are very satisfying!
 
On the website, there are many of them and they just keep coming. There’s Frankie’s Macaroni Casserole and Shepherd’s Pie that I’ve been making for over 4 decades, my lovely Tuna Casserole, Turkey Pasta Casserole or Turkey Tetrazzini, both perfect for leftover meat 🦃 after Thanksgiving or Christmas, and more.
 
Here’s another one to add to the list… my Eggplant Beef & Mushroom Pasta Bake! There’s nothing fancy about it but it’s sure an amazing dish to enjoy when the mercury drops outside 🥶! Loaded with yumminess, this is an incredible recipe to make!
 
This casserole is easy to put together. The first ingredient that has to be prepared is the eggplant 🍆. After cubing it into bite sized pieces, they have to be sautéed in oil until brown. As you know, this vegetable is like a sponge and absorbs a lot therefore 6 tablespoons of oil have to be used to achieve the results.
 
I know there’s a lot of olive oil but it’s good 💚 for us! Rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, olive oil has great antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It may reduce type 2 diabetes, protects against heart disease and may fight Alzheimer’s. It’s also excellent to treat arthritis.
 
Besides a good amount of olive oil, there’s also a lot of vegetables going into this Eggplant Beef & Mushroom Pasta Bake. To keep the earthiness of the dish, I use sea salt 🧂, freshly ground black pepper, some Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
 
Like many casserole recipes, there are a couple of cans 🥫 that are added to it; diced tomatoes and pasta sauce. If you prefer, you can replace the first one by making your own Tomates Concassées and for the second can, there’s my Meatless Spaghetti Sauce that can be used instead.
 
Rigatoni is the pasta I prefer using but penne is also a nice choice. It’s important to not cook the noodles all the way. Cook pasta according to the package directions minus 2 minutes as they will cook more in the oven.
 
This Eggplant Beef & Mushroom Pasta Bake is exactly what we all need! It’s easy to make, delicious plus comforting. This is a great recipe to make during the cold months. As much as David and I would like to be somewhere warm and tropical 😎, making casseroles helps us get through the winter season…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
Check out these other delicious comforting recipes… 😀
– Pepper & Sausage Casserole
– Chicken Divan
– Southwest Beef Casserole
– Fisherman’s Pie
– Mediterranean Eggplant Casserole
– Hamburger Helper Copycat
– Lancashire Hotpot
and for even more pasta recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Pasta & Pizza

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