Anne Hathaway's Stuffed Aubergines

Hathaway and Carell in the
upcoming Get Smart.
© Warner Bros

Anne Hathaway, star of The Devil Wears Prada, Brokeback Mountain and The Princess Diaries, plays “Agent 99” in the upcoming comedy Get Smart (with Steve Carell), opening in theaters nationwide on June 20, 2008. Miss Hathaway contributed this recipe to The Hollywood Cookbook: Cooking for Causes in support of the charity, Lollipop Theater Network. Her tasty recipe for Stuffed Aubergines (Stuffed Eggplants) was inspired by the unique tastes she experienced while on a Mediterranean cruise and the recipe was kept quick and simple to keep up with her busy schedule.

Anne Hathaway's Stuffed Aubergines (Serves 6)

Ingredients

• 3 large eggplants with stems (4 to 5 pounds), halved lengthways
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 red onions, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 8 ounces (2 balls) fresh mozzarella, sliced thin

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Score eggplant flesh in a criss-cross pattern, trying not to pierce the skin. In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Place eggplant halves in the pan, flesh down, and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
3. In a separate sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook onions over low heat until soft, around 4 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes, and tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes.
4. Carefully scoop flesh from eggplants and reserve skins. Chop eggplant flesh and add to the tomato mixture. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper. Stuff reserved skins with mixture. Top with mozzarella slices and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese has melted.

Back to Hollywood Cooks Main Page »