Mediterranean Baked Penne

I should've read the reviews and heeded the advice before investing time and ingredients. Return on investment very low. Far better casseroles exist. Don't recommend. Won't make again.

I peeled the eggplant simply because I don't like the skin. I made a mistake and put the breadcrumbs & Parmesan on before the eggs instead of the other way around. It came out a little too crunchy. I may add some ricotta under the eggs and cut the skillet & baking time next time I make it so it won't be so dry. I also like the suggestions from others about adding spinach and more garlic. Will have to try that too!

I peeled the eggplant simply because I don't like the skin. I made a mistake and put the breadcrumbs & Parmesan on before the eggs instead of the other way around. It came out a little too crunchy. I may add some ricotta under the eggs and cut the skillet & baking time next time I make it so it won't be so dry. I also like the suggestions from others about adding spinach and more garlic. Will have to try that too!

It's great! I added an extra can of tomatoes, 2 cups of fresh spinach, 1 diced jalepeno, extra garlic, and some fresh basil.

Pretty good needs a few changesI thought this was a delicious recipe with great veggies. Not sure why there was a need for celery though. Needed lots more salt then I added I found. Also I would make sure the past is very aldente before adding to the veggies. Also cover the dish for most of the cook time maybe uncover the last 10-15min or it will burn the pasta on the top. Needs some other spice added maybe a pinch of red pepper flake...not sure I will experiment with that a bit.Pros: Love the veggies used Cons: Little bland, and need to be covered most of cooking time

Pretty good needs a few changes I thought this was a delicious recipe with great veggies. Not sure why there was a need for celery though. Needed lots more salt then I added I found. Also I would make sure the past is very aldente before adding to the veggies. Also cover the dish for most of the cook time maybe uncover the last 10-15min or it will burn the pasta on the top. Needs some other spice added maybe a pinch of red pepper flake...not sure I will experiment with that a bit. Pros: Love the veggies used Cons: Little bland, and need to be covered most of cooking time

I was disappointed. I made it with a friend, and once he spooned it on his plate his first words were: Where did the veggies go? Which mirrored my thoughts. Once I added the pasta I immediately checked the recipe to make sure I had the amount right, because it seemed like too much; all the veggies disappeared. It was tasty enough to eat, but it would be MUCH easier and quicker to just make a nice sauce for the pasta. Not worth the trouble; save your time.

I made this exactly as written and it was pretty good. My egg ended up cooking on top, a bit odd, and the top was dry but the bottom was very moist. Half of my family liked it, and I will make again--just half the recipe, though.

Loved it! But will try heidiho's variation as we felt it was a bit dry. The flavor was awesome though and hubby and co-worker thought it was great. Will make again.

I just made this for the family and substituted the tomatoes for 3 cups of spicy marinara sauce. I also used an emersion blender and pureed 1/4 of it to thicken. Before I added the pasta I decided to sneak 1/2 a cup. I put it in a small, soft whole grain bun and sprinkled it with 2 Tbs of shredded mozzarella and baked it in the toaster oven at 300 degrees for 7 minutes.This was THE BEST vegie sandwich I have ever had. The original version was also a HUGE hit with the family, including the kids. A MUST try! I think the sandwich could be highly addicting. Would also make a great topping on a whole weat pizza.