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Delicious Roasted Eggplant Pasta

Delicious Roasted Eggplant Pasta Perfect for Cozy Nights

This Delicious Roasted Eggplant Pasta is a hearty vegetarian dish that celebrates summer with rich flavors and creamy texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz short tubular pasta rigatoni or penne, gluten-free works
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium eggplant diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 large fresh tomatoes grated
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin recommended
For Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated, or nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil for garnish
  • 1 tbsp capers or olives optional

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Dice eggplant into cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  3. Drizzle halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil and season. Roast for an additional 10–12 minutes until caramelized.
  4. Sauté diced onion in olive oil for 5–7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
  5. Stir in grated fresh tomatoes and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Add roasted eggplant and cherry tomatoes to the sauce, stirring gently.
  7. Cook pasta in salty water until very al dente, saving a cup of pasta water before draining.
  8. Combine drained pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
  9. Serve pasta warm, garnishing with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ideal for a comforting dinner with family or friends, this dish is both satisfying and simple to make.

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