PENNE WITH GRILLED TOMATOES AND EGGPLANT

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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Tomato     Picnic     Vegetarian     Backyard BBQ     Eggplant     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1-pound eggplant, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 pound tomatoes, halved lengthwise
Nonstick olive oil spray
8 ounces penne pasta
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Spray both sides of eggplant slices and tomato halves with olive oil spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill eggplant slices until brown and tender and tomato halves until charred, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes for eggplant slices and about 7 minutes for tomato halves. Cool.
  • Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Cut tomatoes into 1-inch pieces.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta. Return pasta to same pot.
  • Add eggplant, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil and garlic to pasta and toss to blend. Stir in grated cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead.)

Endalkachew Melse
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This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Amos Kiptoo
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I can't wait to try this dish with different types of grilled vegetables. I think grilled zucchini or bell peppers would be great.


Denise Larsson
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This dish is even better the next day. The flavors really develop overnight.


Anas Maiach
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I topped this dish with some fresh basil, and it was perfect. The basil added a nice fresh flavor to the dish.


Kaleigh Brinkley
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I added some crumbled feta cheese to this dish, and it was amazing. The feta added a nice salty flavor to the dish.


SM
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover grilled tomatoes and eggplant. I always have some leftover grilled vegetables in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


Waseem Waseem
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I love the simplicity of this dish. The grilled tomatoes and eggplant really shine through.


Naseeha Nabeel
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


Dirk Kotze
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I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I had this delicious dish on the table in no time.


Masande Zanele Khoza
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I made this dish with gluten-free penne, and it turned out great. This dish is a great option for people with dietary restrictions.


Camando Foji
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one is a keeper. The grilled tomatoes and eggplant are so flavorful, and the penne is a great way to round out the dish.


Sahab Khan
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the grilled tomatoes and eggplant, and they didn't even realize they were eating healthy.


Abdu Seid
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I love that this dish is healthy and delicious. The grilled tomatoes and eggplant are packed with nutrients, and the penne is a good source of fiber.


Danny Bnxn
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This dish is easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I'm definitely going to add this to my regular dinner rotation.


Adebisi Ade
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the grilled tomatoes, eggplant, and penne.


Joelomg112
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer tomatoes. I grilled a bunch of tomatoes from my garden, and they were perfect for this dish.


Dorian Martin
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The grilled eggplant was so tender and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the tomatoes and penne.


Gloria Graham
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This dish was a hit with my family! The grilled tomatoes and eggplant were perfectly smoky and flavorful, and the penne was cooked to al dente perfection. I will definitely be making this again.