**Explore a Symphony of Flavors: Pasta with Eggplant, Snow Peas, Bell Pepper, and Ginger Peanut Sauce**
Embark on a culinary journey with this delectable pasta dish that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of eggplant, snow peas, bell pepper, and a tantalizing ginger peanut sauce. This vegetarian delight is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, featuring an array of colorful ingredients that come together to create a symphony of flavors and textures. Indulge in the creamy richness of the peanut sauce, perfectly complemented by the spicy kick of ginger and the subtle sweetness of bell pepper. Each bite offers a delightful contrast between the tender eggplant, crisp snow peas, and al dente pasta, making this dish an unforgettable culinary experience. Join us as we take you through the step-by-step process of crafting this exquisite pasta dish, along with three additional recipes that offer unique twists on this flavor-packed combination.
PASTA WITH EGGPLANT SAUCE
This was my mother's recipe and is a nice way to incorporate eggplant into a meal. The thick, chunky sauce is splendid. I like to have it with a glass of red wine, crusty Italian bread and a tossed salad.-Jean Lawrence, Rochester, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute the eggplant, onion, parsley and garlic in oil until tender. , Stir in the tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, mushrooms, sugar, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Serve with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
EGGPLANT PASTA
Easy and quick pasta dish!
Provided by alands18
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Eggplant
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add eggplant; cook, stirring constantly, until eggplant is softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and juice; cook until sauce is slightly reduced, about 20 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Pour sauce over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 144.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
SUMMER PASTA WITH GRILLED EGGPLANT SAUCE
Even though the exterior of eggplant is a gorgeous deep purple color; the beauty of this vegetable lies on the inside. This recipe takes advantage of the fact that the flesh of grilled eggplant transforms into a luscious creamy sauce that's perfect for dressing up little tubes of rigatoni. To make the most of summer's bounty, cherry tomatoes are grilled alongside the eggplant until bursting with juices, then mixed into this summer vegetable pasta.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for high heat.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lemon juice to the boiling water and cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, drain the pasta and return it to the pot; set aside.
- Pierce the eggplant a few times with a fork or knife. Place on the grill, cover and cook, turning every 8 to 10 minutes, until completely charred all over and the flesh is soft when pressed, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly for 10 minutes.
- While the eggplant cooks, prepare 2 sheets of foil, each 12-by-12-inches, and stack them together. Place the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in the center of the foil. Fold over 2 opposite sides of the foil then fold in the remaining sides to create a tight seal. When 15 minutes of cooking time remain for the eggplant, add the foil pack to the grill and cook until juices start to bubble out of the top (this means the tomatoes and garlic are sufficiently cooked without having to open the pack), 13 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the eggplant to a cutting board (keeping any juices that accumulated in the bowl) and squeeze gently to crack the skin and expose the flesh. Use a spoon to remove the flesh, transfer to the large bowl and mash lightly with the spoon or a potato masher (you should have about 1 cup of flesh); discard the skin. Stir in the ricotta and Pecorino Romano until smooth then pour into the pot with the pasta and mix until combined. Fold in the contents of the foil pack (including any juices that accumulated), the basil, parsley, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper; stir until combined, adding the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin out the sauce if needed. Serve with more basil, parsley, Pecorino Romano and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
EGGPLANT ROLLS WITH BELL PEPPER SAUCE
This is a vegetarian, low-carb, Greek-style recipe for rolled eggplant filled with the fresh flavor of mozzarella cheese and served with a fun, vibrant bell pepper sauce. Ideal as a starter for a vegetarian dinner party.
Provided by nt_bella
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Cook and stir onion until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and reduce heat to low. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth. Cook and stir for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Quickly brown eggplant slices - they should be tender enough to roll easily, but not so tender they break apart.
- Transfer cooked red bell pepper mixture to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Lay eggplant slices on a sheet of parchment paper. Spoon a little of the cheese mixture onto 1 end of an eggplant slice and roll up. Place eggplant roll in a casserole dish. Repeat with remaining eggplant and cheese mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Serve with warm bell pepper sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 368.6 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
GINGER PEANUT CHICKEN PASTA
Fresh and light, the flavors in this creamy pasta dish are so amazing you'll want to lick the plate!
Provided by Hungry Chefs
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook chicken in skillet, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Take chicken out of skillet and set aside.
- In small bowl, dissolve corn starch in 2 T. milk.
- Stir in remaining milk and add to skillet.
- Cook for 1 minute, or until thick and bubbly.
- Reduce heat to low.
- In another small bowl, mix peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper.
- Stir into milk mixture until smooth.
- Add chicken, chives, and cilantro.
- Toss with pasta and enjoy!
PASTA WITH EGGPLANT, SNOW PEAS, BELL PEPPER, AND GINGER PEANUT SAUCE
Soy sauce, peanut butter, fresh ginger, and garlic make a lively sauce for steamed eggplant, snow peas, and red bell pepper in this weeknight dish. The wide pappardelle noodles have plenty of surface area to hold sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, peanut butter, honey, garlic, and ginger; set aside.
- Place eggplants in a steaming basket set over a pan of simmering water; cover, and cook until almost tender, turning eggplant occasionally, about 15 minutes (add more water as needed). Add snow peas and bell peppers; cook until crisp-tender and eggplant is tender, about 5 minutes. Remove basket from pan.
- Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain; add pasta and steamed vegetables to bowl with reserved soy-sauce mixture. Toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 14 g
PASTA WITH EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI
This timeless summer pasta dish was brought to The Times in 1991 by Pierre Franey in one of his 60-Minute Gourmet columns. Like so many of his dishes, it is at once elegant and easy, and no trouble to put together on a weeknight. Sauté the sliced eggplant and zucchini until golden while you make a quick sauce of canned crushed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and herbs in another pot. Throw everything together, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta and a shower of Parmesan. Dig in.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a saucepan and add the garlic. Cook and stir without browning. Add the tomatoes, parsley, oregano, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir to blend, bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile cut off the ends of the eggplant and peel. Cut it into 1-inch cubes.
- Cut the ends off the zucchini and slice into 1-inch thick slices.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet. When the oil is very hot, add the eggplant, zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until nicely browned and tender. Add to the tomato sauce. Mix well and cook for 15 minutes.
- Drop the pasta into salted boiling water and cook to the desired degree of doneness. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Return the pasta to the pot, add the reserved cooking liquid, the vegetable and sauce mixture, basil and Parmesan cheese. Toss and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 609, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1150 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams
PASTA WITH EGGPLANT, ARTICHOKES AND BELL PEPPER (PASTA CON MELANZANE, CARCIOFI E PEPERONI)
Categories Pasta Vegetable Appetizer Vegetarian Spring Bon Appétit Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss eggplant with 2 teaspoons salt in large bowl. Turn eggplant out onto paper towels and let drain 30 minutes. Pat eggplant dry.
- Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat to 350°F. Working in batches, add eggplant to oil; cook until golden, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer to clean paper towels. Reserve 5 tablespoons eggplant frying oil. Toss shallots and whole bell pepper with 3 tablespoons reserved oil on large baking sheet. Roast until shallots are tender, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes. Place shallots and eggplant in large bowl. Continue roasting bell pepper until skin blackens, about 10 minutes. Wrap in plastic bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel, core and seed pepper. Cut into thin strips lengthwise, then cut strips crosswise in half. Add bell pepper strips, olives and garlic to eggplant and shallots.
- Cook artichokes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, turning occasionally, about 40 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to bowl; cool. Remove leaves from artichokes and reserve for another use. Scoop out chokes. Cut artichoke hearts into 1/3-inch pieces; combine with other vegetables. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Return pasta to pot. Add all vegetables and remaining 2 tablespoons reserved eggplant frying oil and toss over medium heat until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta among plates and serve.
Tips:
- Prep Ingredients in Advance: Before starting, wash and cut all vegetables and tofu. Prepare the ginger-peanut sauce and set aside.
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients make all the difference. Look for ripe bell peppers, crisp snow peas, and tender eggplant.
- Don't Overcook the Vegetables: Keep an eye on the vegetables while stir-frying. Overcooking can make them mushy and less flavorful.
- Add the Sauce Gradually: Start by adding a small amount of sauce to the stir-fry and adjust as needed. This prevents the dish from becoming too saucy.
- Serve Immediately: Pasta with eggplant, snow peas, and bell pepper is best enjoyed fresh and hot. Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Conclusion:
This colorful and flavorful pasta dish is a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The ginger-peanut sauce adds a unique twist to the classic stir-fry, making it a standout dish. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking for a healthier pasta option, this recipe is sure to satisfy. With its easy-to-follow instructions and delicious end result, it's a perfect weeknight meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
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