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Roasted Eggplant Pasta

Delicious Roasted Eggplant Pasta Recipe: Pasta alla Norma

This Roasted Eggplant Pasta is a delicious, hearty dish featuring roasted eggplant and a flavorful tomato sauce, ideal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 530
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 800 g eggplant, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
Sauce Base
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 small onion, very finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 700 g tomato passata
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs or oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
Pasta
  • 300 g spaghetti or other pasta
Garnish
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • Parmesan cheese, grated to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large skillet
  • pot
  • Baking tray
  • Cooking Spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 240°C (450°F). Line a tray with baking paper.
  2. Toss eggplant with oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the tray and roast for 20 minutes.
  3. Flip the eggplant, then roast for a further 5 minutes. Cool on tray.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Start cooking the pasta a couple of minutes after you start making the sauce until al dente.
Sauce Preparation
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds until golden, then add onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.
  2. Increase heat to medium-high and add wine. Simmer until the wine mostly evaporates.
  3. Add tomato passata and water (rinse passata bottle with water and add).
  4. Add dried herbs, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in eggplant, then add cooked and drained pasta. Gently toss until pasta is coated in the sauce.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with basil and parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 15gFat: 16gSodium: 828mgFiber: 12gSugar: 18g

Notes

Feel free to customize your Roasted Eggplant Pasta by adding other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers. Great for meal prep and can be reheated easily.

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