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Eggplant Spaghetti Sandwiches - Sicilian Doppiette di Melanzane
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Eggplant Spaghetti Sandwiches - Sicilian Doppiette di Melanzane

Eggplant Spaghetti Sandwiches are a must for Sunday lunch in Sicily. Simple to put together, it's a different, ( and totally tasty) way to present the classic spaghetti with tomato and fried eggplant.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 350 g spaghetti (12 oz)
  • 750 ml tomato sauce 3 cups, homemade
  • basil roughly chopped, a handful, fresh leaves
  • 2 eggplant cut vertically into slices, medium
  • olive oil for frying, vegetable
  • 1 mozzarella cheese drained and finely cubed
  • 60 g Parmesan Cheese (½ cup)
  • salt sea salt
  • black pepper sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven at 200 C / 400 F degrees.
  2. In a pan of lightly salt boiling water cook the spaghetti al dente, 3-4 minutes before the time indicated by the box. Drain and transfer into a large bowl.
  3. Pour in ⅔ of the tomato sauce, a bunch of fresh basil and mix with spaghetti until combined.
  4. Put plenty of oil in a pan over medium heat. When hot enough, fry the eggplant slices in batches ( do not overcrowd the pan), until golden but not overly crisp, about 5 minutes.
  5. Drain the eggplant slices on kitchen paper and set aside.
  6. Spread a little tomato sauce over the base of a baking dish. Arrange a forkful of spaghetti over a slice of eggplant, sprinkle with mozzarella and fold it as a blanket. Transfer the "sandwich" into the baking dish and repeat with remaining slices.
  7. Pour the remaining sauce over the top of your eggplant sandwiches, sprinkle with cheese and remaining mozzarella.
  8. Bake in the oven for 10 mins, until crispy.
  9. Season with freshly ground black pepper, decorate with basil leaves and serve immediately!

Nutrition Information

Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 416mg (17%) Potassium 700mg (15%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 511IU (10%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 166mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 416mg 17%
Potassium 700mg 15%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 511IU 10%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 166mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.