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Sicilian Pasta Recipe
Sicilian Pasta is the perfect pasta dish for summer with fresh eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings. Add some cheese for a delicious dish.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 497 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- ¼-½ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- ½ cup water (divided)
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can Pelati tomatoes (14 ounce can) (400 grams)
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon basil
- 1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes (if desired)
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup firm mozzarella
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 4 cups cooked short pasta (penne, rigatoni etc)*
*Don't use a pasta too small or a long pasta.
Instructions
- Peel and cut the eggplant into medium cubes, place them in a medium/large bowl toss with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, leave for about 20-30 minutes, drain any excess liquid but do not rinse before adding to the pan.
- Start to boil the water while the eggplant is cooking, add the pasta, cook until a little more than al dente.
- In a large pan add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the cubed eggplant and ¼ cup of pasta water cook until golden and tender. Move with a slotted spoon to a clean bowl. Set aside.
- Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C).
- In the same pan add another 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic, tomatoes (mashed into small pieces or you can you tomato passata) oregano, basil, hot pepper flakes, a pinch of salt, 1/4 cup water and the cooked eggplant. Cook for about 3-5 minutes. Add ⅓ cup of pasta water, the pasta, mozzarella and half the parmesan cheese.
- Gently fold together, then place in a medium baking dish 10x7 inches (27x18 cm), sprinkle the top with the remaining parmesan cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes then serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
- I don't always peel the eggplant but peeling also helps keep the eggplant tender and not bitter.
- Any leftover pasta should be covered tightly and stored in the fridge. It will last up to 3-5 days. It can be reheated in a low oven or microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
497kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
452mg
(19%)
Potassium
688mg
(20%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
258IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
258mg
(26%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 452mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 688mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 258IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 258mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.