Mediterranean-Style Eggplant Pasta Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Mediterranean-Style Eggplant Pasta Recipe). A Mediterranean-style eggplant sauce for pasta that can be served with chicken for meat-lovers. Use good quality pasta, cheeses, and fresh herbs for best results. Serve with slivered or grated Parmesan. Serve with a green salad.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mediterranean-Style Eggplant Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

1 eggplant

cut into 3/4-inch slices

salt as needed

9 ounces pappardelle pasta (wide fettuccine noodles)

3 tablespoons olive oil

divided

1 onion

finely chopped

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 (18 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon white sugar

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ pound fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese

torn into pieces

½ cup chopped fresh basil

or more to taste

Fruits and Vegetables

Directions

Step 1

Arrange eggplant slices in a colander and sprinkle with enough salt to lightly coat; drain for about 10 minutes. Rinse eggplant and pat dry with paper towels. Chop eggplant into cubes.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pappardelle at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite about 10 to 11 minutes; drain.

Step 3

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir eggplant adding more oil if eggplant gets dry until browned 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer eggplant to a bowl reserving oil in the skillet.

Step 4

Heat remaining oil in the same skillet; cook and stir onion and garlic until golden about 10 minutes. Return eggplant to skillet and season with oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute more.

Step 5

Mix tomatoes vinegar salt sugar and black pepper into eggplant mixture; cover skillet and simmer sauce until eggplant is softened about 10 minutes. Mix sauce with pasta in a bowl; top with mozzarella cheese and basil.

Nutritional Information

Mediterranean-Style Eggplant Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 567.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.9g 44%

Carbohydrates: 68.1g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 9.5g 38%

Sugars: 13.1g

Fat: 24.4g 38%

Saturated Fat: 9.9g 50%

Cholesterol: 44.6mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 921.3IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.3mg 48%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 28%

Vitamin C: 21mg 35%

Folate: 181.7mcg 45%

Calcium: 428.9mg 43%

Iron: 4.5mg 25%

Magnesium: 74.8mg 27%

Potassium: 797.3mg 22%

Sodium: 890.7mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 219.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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