SPICY CHEESY VEGGIE PASTA BREAD BOWL BAKE (THE PATTY J)
Pasta, Vegetables
Intermediate

SPICY CHEESY VEGGIE PASTA BREAD BOWL BAKE (THE PATTY J)

Rigatoni, spicy tomato sauce, eggplant, mushrooms, and three mozzarellas baked in sourdough bowls.

"This delicious spicy veggie pasta oozes with flavor — served in a bread bowl for that perfect 'Patty J' touch!" - Alexia

60 Minutes
Total Time
8
Servings
Intermediate
Level

Ingredients

  • 4 Round Loaf Sourdough Breads
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 lb Pasta
  • 1 medium Eggplant
  • 1 1/2 cups Baby Bella Mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 cups White Mushrooms
  • 1 (28 oz) can Ground Peeled Tomatoes (3 cups)
  • 4 cups Grape Tomatoes (red and orange mixed)
  • 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 cup Smoked Mozzarella Cheese (cubed)
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil
  • Sea Salt (to taste)
  • Cracked Black Pepper (to taste)
  • Red Chili Flakes (to taste)

Instructions

1

Prepare the Eggplant

Wash and cut the eggplant into small pieces, leaving the skin on. Add olive oil to a pan, season with sea salt and cracked black pepper, and sauté until tender. Set aside.

2

Cook the Mushrooms

Clean and slice the mushrooms. Heat olive oil in a pan, season with sea salt and cracked black pepper, and sauté until tender and slightly caramelized. Set aside.

3

Make the Sauce

In a large pan, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Add minced garlic and red chili flakes, and sauté until slightly caramelized. Add grape tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, then add the ground peeled tomatoes. Simmer on low for 20 minutes.

4

Cook the Pasta

While the sauce simmers, salt your pasta water and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta until extra al dente (a couple of minutes under). Drain and set aside.

5

Combine the Sauce and Vegetables

Add the eggplant, mushrooms, and fresh basil into the sauce. Stir to combine and cook for a few minutes. Turn off the heat, then fold in the pasta and Pecorino Romano cheese. Mix well.

6

Prepare the Bread Bowls

Hollow out the center of each sourdough loaf to form bowls. Drizzle olive oil in and around the inside of each bread bowl.

7

Assemble the Pasta Bowls

Add a scoop of the pasta mixture into each bread bowl, then layer with smoked mozzarella and fresh mozzarella. Add another scoop of pasta, then top with shredded mozzarella and shaved Parmesan.

8

Bake and Serve

Bake at 400°F until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Top with fresh basil and serve immediately.