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Mediterranean-Style Eggplant Pasta

Mediterranean-Style Eggplant Pasta

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 35 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 🍆 1 eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch slices
    • 🧅 1 onion, finely chopped
    • ½ cup chopped fresh basil, or more to taste

  • Pantry Staples

    • 🧂 Salt as needed
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon white sugar
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • Canned Goods

    • 🍅 1 (18 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • Dairy

    • ½ pound fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 9 ounces pappardelle pasta (wide fettuccine noodles)

STEPS

1

Arrange eggplant slices in a colander and sprinkle with enough salt to lightly coat; drain for about 10 minutes. Rinse eggplant and pat dry with paper towels. Chop eggplant into cubes.

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pappardelle at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 11 minutes; drain.

3

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir eggplant, adding more oil if eggplant gets dry, until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer eggplant to a bowl, reserving oil in the skillet.

4

Heat remaining oil in the same skillet; cook and stir onion and garlic until golden, about 10 minutes. Return eggplant to skillet and season with oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute more.

5

Mix tomatoes, vinegar, salt, sugar, and black pepper into eggplant mixture; cover skillet and simmer sauce until eggplant is softened, about 10 minutes. Mix sauce with pasta in a bowl; top with mozzarella cheese and basil.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

567

Calories

  • 22
    Protein
  • 68
    Carbs
  • 24
    Fats

💡 For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese alongside the mozzarella.You can substitute pappardelle with fettuccine or any other wide noodles you have on hand.For an extra Mediterranean touch, drizzle with high-quality extra virgin olive oil before serving.