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Eggplant Pasta
This healthy eggplant pasta is vibrant and filling. An easy twist on pasta alla norma, a simple Italian pasta made with eggplant and tomato.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
440 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces whole wheat pasta or gluten free pasta if needed, any shape you like (I used fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 eggplant cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 pound, medium
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1/4 x 1-inch strips, large
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 12 ounces tomato pasta sauce prepared
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- lemon zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
- ¼ cup fresh herbs such as parsley or basil, chopped
- Parmesan Cheese for serving, freshly grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain, toss with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add the chopped eggplant and bell pepper and cook until just softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic and sauté just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, then the olives. Let simmer 5 minutes, or until heated through. Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- Stir the pasta into the eggplant tomato sauce, adding a little more of the prepared pasta sauce as needed to moisten the noodles. Served topped with chopped fresh herbs and Parmesan. Enjoy immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 4)
Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Potassium
627mg
(13%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1510IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 4) | |
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Potassium | 627mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1510IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.