PENNE WITH EGGPLANT

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Penne, sauteed eggplant, and garlic with a tomato sauce. Serve with Parmesan cheese on top.

Provided by Jenn

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 eggplant, halved lengthwise and cut into small pieces
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more if needed
salt and pepper to taste
ΒΌ cup sun-dried tomato spread
1 cup tomato sauce, or more if needed
4 leaves chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in eggplant and garlic, and drizzle with remaining olive oil to coat; cook and stir until the eggplant is tender and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the sun-dried tomato spread and tomato sauce; cook and stir until heated, through about 5 minutes more. Add penne and toss. Stir in pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Sprinkle with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.2 calories, Carbohydrate 118.7 g, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 14.4 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1577.4 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

Muhammad Shamshad
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Moral Emmy
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe didn't disappoint. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


QHELANI DUMA
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This dish is perfect for a Meatless Monday meal.


Lisa Seeram
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I'm allergic to eggplant, so I made this dish with zucchini instead. It was just as good!


xplodingeggo
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This recipe is a great starting point, but it's definitely customizable. I added some chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to mine and it was delicious.


Kelsey Skye
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I would make this dish again, but I would make a few changes. I would use a different type of cheese and I would add more vegetables.


sevda azizova
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I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Alice Canuroma
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This recipe was too complicated for me. I ended up giving up and ordering pizza.


Rachel Calajate
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The eggplant was a bit tough and the sauce was bland.


Muhammad Jamshed
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This recipe is a keeper! It's now one of my go-to meals.


ADAM OH
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Shawez mochi Bori khel
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Loved this dish! It was flavorful and comforting.


Seren Fuller
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Md rabbi122
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The eggplant cooks quickly and the sauce is simple to make.


Zachary Corliss
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Rana Mohammad Waseem
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This penne with eggplant dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the eggplant was cooked to perfection.