Get creative with eggplant by making this Italian inspired dish!
Stovetop, Pot (small), Frying pan, Knife
Step 1
In a pot of salted boiling water, add the spaghetti & cook according to the package directions, about 6-9 min.
Step 2
Wash & cut the eggplant into thick slices, lengthwise. Season with salt & pepper on both sides.
Step 3
In a deep dish, add the egg, salt & pepper. Whisk with a fork.
Step 4
Add the flour to another plate. Coat the eggplant slices in the flour, then in the beaten egg.
Step 5
Add the breadcrumbs to a third plate, then coat the eggplant slices with the breadcrumbs. For a thicker crust, coat them a second time in the beaten egg mixture, then in the breadcrumbs.
Step 6
Drain the pasta. Add the marinara sauce & mix well. Keep warm.
Step 7
Heat about 1/2 a cup of a vegetable oil in a medium pan. Carefully test the oil with a small splash of breadcrumbs. When the oil starts to sizzle, add the eggplant.
Step 8
Cook the eggplant over medium heat until golden brown, about 3-5 min. Flip the eggplant & let them brown for another 3-5 min on the other side.
Step 9
Once golden, place the eggplant on a paper towel & season with salt.
Step 10
Cut the eggplant into slices.
Step 11
Serve the eggplant over the spaghetti & top with parmesan. Garnish with a few basil leaves if you have & enjoy!
View nutritional information
Energy | 654 cal. |
Fat | 14 g |
Carbohydrates | 98 g |
Protein | 30 g |
Fiber | 10 g |
Values are based on an average estimate for one serving. All nutrition information presented on Jow is intended for informational purposes only. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, please consult with a health-care professional.
On average, one serving of the recipe "Eggplant Milanese with Spaghetti" contains 654 Energy, 14 g of Fat, 98 g of Carbohydrates, 30 g of Protein, 10 g of Fiber.