PASTA MELANZANA

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One of my favorite ways to eat eggplant! Use any small pasta in interesting shapes like bowties, rotini, or seashells.

Provided by SPEARL20

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup bow tie (farfalle) pasta
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir until softened. Mix in the eggplant. Let the eggplant cook for 5 minutes without stirring. Then stir and cook until tender, about 5 more minutes.
  • Mix in the spinach and season with salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in the drained pasta and lemon juice along with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining cheese and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 329 mg, Sugar 4 g

Tristyn Fiddler
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This dish was a disappointment. The eggplant was mushy and the sauce was too acidic. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Shami Shami
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I tried this recipe and it was just okay. The eggplant was a bit too oily for my taste and the sauce was a little bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Puca Pucca
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The eggplant is roasted until tender and then added to a simple tomato sauce. The result is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal.


Blake Cristiano
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I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! The eggplant was soft and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to taste, and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again.


Shaka Muns
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicio