Perfect for a mid-week family meal. This Aubergine Bake recipe is super easy. It is packed with vegetables making it a great option to get more goodness into kiddies. As it’s cooked in the oven it means you can get on with other stuff while it’s cooking, which is ideal for busy parents.
Aubergine Bake
Preparation time – 10 minutes
Cooking time – 80 minutes
Serves – 4
Ingredients for Aubergine Bake
1 red onion
2 cloves of garlic peeled and crushed
1 Aubergine
1 courgette
2 peppers
1 Tbsp dried basil
1 Tbsp red pesto
1 tsp sugar (optional)
1 400g can chopped tomatoes
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Salt and pepper to season
Dried pasta – spaghetti or penne
Method
Pre-heat the oven to 170 degrees fan assisted
Cut the aubergine into four length ways and then chop into chunks. Chop the pepper into chunks, slice the courgette and finely chop the onion.
Add to a casserole pot along with the garlic, chopped tomatoes, pesto, herbs, sugar and seasoning. Give a stir, put the lid on and place in the oven.
Bake in the oven for 60 – 80 minutes, until the vegetables are soft. Give it a stir half way through.
Cook the pasta according to instructions and top with the aubergine bake and some fresh basil or some parmesan cheese.
If you have any left-overs, you could save up the sauce and spice up with some curry powder and fresh coriander for a really easy curry. Or add some green lentils and half a teaspoon of paprika and top with roasted cod.
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I love aubergines! I’m thinking of growing them this year so I can get a regular supply of them.
Author
That’s a great idea, I need to get in order to grow some veg this year. Taste so much better, good luck with the aubergines!
Sounds delicious and a handy meal to make. Love the colour too.
Author
It is handy to have such an easy meal for mid-week 😀
This is a delicious idea. I love aubergine. I want to try this. x
Author
Let me know if you like it!
I love Aubergine but sadly hubby isn’t a fan – will have to make it for me
Author
Mine either really, sometimes I add bacon to his!
This looks very tasty – I’d be tempted to chuck in some minced beef though (apologies if you’re veggie).
Author
You could always do it as a side dish with a steak! My sister is a veggie, so I have a few veggie recipes to hand. 🙂
I love aubergine so this recipe is right up my street. Thanks for a great idea for a weekend meal the whole family can enjoy!
Author
You’re welcome! I hope you all like it 🙂
I wish I liked aubergines. My wife adores them and they have such interesting recipes. I’ll pass this one on to her 🙂
Author
You could always make it for her as a surprise 😉
What a lovely looking recipe. I will try it.
Author
I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Sounds delicious! And I love that it’s quick and easy – I’m always trying to come up with new recipes that aren’t time consuming for when I get in from work. Also we eat a mostly veggie diet so this is perfect!
Author
I hope you enjoy it – it’s been a staple easy recipe for us for years, we love it 🙂
This sounds lovely and easy to make. Packed full of goodness x
Mmmmm! I love aubergines. Looks so yummy x
Author
Me too, love these sort of flavours 🙂
This looks delicious! Never really cooked with aubergine
Author
It’s great for vegetarian dishes – we love it 🙂