EGGPLANT AND SAUSAGE PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 pound bowtie (farfalle) pasta
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium eggplant (1 pound), cut into 1-inch cubes
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 pint (10 ounces) grape tomatoes, sliced in half
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 large lemon, juiced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain in a colander and let cool a bit before transferring the pasta to a large bowl. Drizzle with the 2 tablespoons olive oil and mix to combine.
  • Add the eggplant to the prepared baking sheet; drizzle with the 1/4 cup olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss it all together. Roast until golden, tender and caramelized, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and saute until cooked through, using the back of a wooden spoon to crumble the sausage, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes and garlic and cook until heated through and starting to soften a bit, 1 minute. Add the sausage mixture to the pasta bowl. Add the lemon juice, basil, parsley, olives and roasted eggplant to the bowl and toss together. Top with the feta cheese. Serve at room temperature.

Wasi Haider Awan (Wasi Safeer)
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this pasta salad. The eggplant was roasted to perfection.


Mithila Akter
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This is a great recipe for a light and summery pasta salad. I love the combination of eggplant and sausage.


Ras Pierre
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to take to potlucks.


Susila Pokharel
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This pasta salad is a bit more work to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing.


Phillip Perez
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I highly recommend this pasta salad.


Joshua Krites
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorite pasta salads.


Deonti Lewis
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had. The combination of flavors is perfect.


Ethan Varney
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I made this pasta salad for my family and they loved it. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal.


Sandra wellington
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Selector Andera
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I love the smoky flavor of the roasted eggplant in this pasta salad. It's a really unique and delicious dish.


demon tom
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Aleya Khatun
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I've made this pasta salad twice now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to bring to potlucks or picnics.


Miracle Uka
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of eggplant, sausage, and sun-dried tomatoes.


Felix Manus
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I made this for a picnic and it was a big hit! The pasta salad was light and refreshing, and the flavors were perfect for a summer gathering.


Matumika Balaka
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The dressing for this pasta salad is amazing. It's tangy and flavorful, and it really brings the dish together.


Wajahat Khan
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5 stars! This pasta salad is a keeper. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rhonda Little
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used pre-cooked sausage to save time, and it still tasted delicious.


Semin Mumdzić
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was roasted to perfection and had a smoky flavor that paired well with the sausage and pasta.


Nyandeh Napoleon
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This pasta salad was a hit at my summer potluck! The flavors of the eggplant, sausage, and sun-dried tomatoes blended perfectly, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.