PASTA WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT, PEPPER AND GARLIC

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Pasta With Roasted Eggplant, Pepper and Garlic image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 1h

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 pounds eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 small red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
9 garlic cloves, unpeeled, lightly crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, more to taste
3/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 pound whole-wheat pasta, like penne or rigatoni
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
Chopped basil or chives

Steps:

  • Turn on the broiler and set a rack 6 inches from the heat. Toss the eggplant with 2 tablespoons oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and spread it in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Broil, tossing once halfway through, until the eggplant is golden but not cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn off the broiler and heat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Toss the peppers and garlic with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread on another baking sheet in a single layer. Roast the eggplant, peppers and garlic until they are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Slip the garlic cloves from their peels and mash them in a small bowl with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons oil, the vinegar and the pepper flakes.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss with the vegetables, the mashed garlic, the ricotta and the herbs. Add more salt and vinegar to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 587, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 874 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

Kimberly yamauchi
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This dish is perfect for a summer meal. The roasted vegetables are light and refreshing, and the pasta is a great way to soak up the sauce.


Anthea Phipps
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I'm not a big fan of pasta, but I really enjoyed this dish. The roasted vegetables were flavorful and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Allessandro Williams
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some roasted eggplant and peppers in the fridge and this was the perfect recipe to use them up.


MD Soyfor
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I love the combination of roasted vegetables and pasta in this dish. It's a great way to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal.


Irfan Md irfan
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Hidayatullah Khan
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the roasted vegetables and the pasta.


Roxanne
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The roasted eggplant was tender and flavorful.


Tahakhan Khan
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This dish was delicious! The roasted vegetables were perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Mahar Ansar
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I love this pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Savannah Rowley
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. I had some roasted eggplant and peppers in the fridge and this was the perfect recipe to use them up.


Shiva Yadav
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I made this pasta dish for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The roasted vegetables were a big hit and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful.


dennis francis
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the roasted eggplant, which was perfectly tender and smoky.


Ogbonna Chukwuma
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I've made this pasta dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The roasted vegetables are so flavorful and the sauce is creamy and delicious.


Wayne Drye
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The roasted eggplant, peppers, and garlic gave it a delicious smoky flavor. I also loved the addition of fresh basil, which really brightened up the dish.