Creamy Eggplant Pasta with Walnuts

Name: Creamy Eggplant Pasta with Walnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 16 oz dried spaghetti; 2 medium eggplants; 1 onion; 6 cloves garlic; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; ½ cup walnuts; 1 cup grated parmesan; ½ cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoon butter; 2 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; freshly cracked pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
924 kcal

Creamy Eggplant Pasta with Walnuts

Iris Warren

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Try this creamy eggplant pasta recipe! Tender roasted eggplant, savory tomatoes, and creamy sauce meld perfectly for a satisfying mid-summer dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings

16 oz dried spaghetti
2 medium eggplants (diced)
1 onion (peeled and diced finely)
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup chopped tomatoes (canned work well unless you have some really ripe ones)
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup walnuts (Roughly chopped, divided)
1 cup grated parmesan
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoon salt (or to taste, plus more for the pasta water)
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
freshly cracked pepper (for topping)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss diced eggplant with half of the olive oil and salt on a baking dish. Bake 30-40 mins until tender. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, cook pasta for about 7 mins (or according to package directions). Save ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Bring a large fry pan to medium heat and sauté onions with the remaining olive oil and salt for 2-3 mins. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 1 min.
Then, add roasted eggplant, tomatoes, vinegar, half of the walnuts, and the reserved pasta water. Simmer on medium until slightly thickened, or about 5 minutes.
Add cooked spaghetti to the pan and stir until the pasta is well coated and heated through, or about 2-3 minutes.
Lastly, stir in the cream, parmesan, and butter. Remove from the heat and mix until creamy. Taste for saltiness and garnish with the remaining walnuts and some freshly cracked pepper.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 924kcal (46%) Carbohydrates 111g (37%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 1758mg (73%) Potassium 1100mg (31%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 1029IU (21%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 337mg (34%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 924 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	924kcal	46%
Carbohydrates	111g	37%
Protein	29g	58%
Fat	42g	65%
Saturated Fat	17g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat	9g	53%
Monounsaturated Fat	12g	60%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	70mg	23%
Sodium	1758mg	73%
Potassium	1100mg	23%
Fiber	13g	52%
Sugar	15g	30%
Vitamin A	1029IU	21%
Vitamin C	15mg	17%
Calcium	337mg	34%
Iron	3mg	17%