Best 7 Pasta With Roasted Eggplant Sauce Recipes

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Pasta with Roasted Eggplant Sauce is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the smokiness of roasted eggplant with the richness of a tomato-based sauce. This vegetarian recipe is packed with Mediterranean flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a hearty and healthy meal. The roasted eggplant adds a delicious smoky flavor to the sauce, while the tomatoes, garlic, and herbs provide a tangy and aromatic base. The addition of toasted pine nuts and fresh basil adds a delightful crunch and freshness to the dish. This recipe also includes variations for those who prefer a vegan or gluten-free option, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal or a meat-lover looking for a lighter option, this Pasta with Roasted Eggplant Sauce is sure to please.

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PASTA WITH EGGPLANT SAUCE



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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

1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, cut up
1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) Italian tomato paste
1 can (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound thin spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese

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.

ROASTED EGGPLANT PASTA



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6 ingredient roasted eggplant pasta in a rich tomato sauce. This pasta dish is filled with satisfying flavor and can be served with your favorite gluten free or vegetable pasta! Simple & delicious.

Provided by Bethany Kramer

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large eggplant, (cut into cubes)
1 small yellow onion, chopped ((or half of a large onion))
1-2 Tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2-3 cups tomato sauce
1 16 oz. box of pasta noodles ((see notes))
salt & black peppers
fresh basil (*optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Roast eggplant and onions: arrange sliced onions and diced eggplant on a sheet pan and toss with oil, garlic powder, and a generous pinch of salt & pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes - flip halfway through roasting time.
  • Cook pasta: bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook pasta as box instructs. I like to cook the noodles until they are al dente in texture! Tip: al dente means "to the tooth" - the pasta should have a bite to it and not be too soft.
  • Heat sauce: In a sauce pan, simmer the marinara on low to heat up. Fold in roasted eggplant and onions to sauce when they're finished cooking.
  • Serve: Serve pasta noodles with eggplant and marinara sauce, chopped fresh basil, and parmesan cheese!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 113.4 g, Calories 491 kcal, Carbohydrate 93.9 g, Protein 16.4 g, Fat 5.5 g, Sugar 7.7 g, Sodium 16.1 mg

EGGPLANT AND ROASTED-PEPPER PASTA



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We love the combination of smoky roasted peppers and garlicky sauteed eggplant in this pasta dish that can be served hot, warm, or at room temperature.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium red bell peppers
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium eggplants, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
2 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced (1 tablespoon)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus whole leaves for serving
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces
12 ounces campanelle or other curly pasta

Steps:

  • Place peppers directly over a gas flame and cook, turning occasionally, until charred all over, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; cover with plastic wrap until cool enough to handle. Rub off charred skin with a paper towel; discard. Remove and discard seeds. Cut peppers into 1/4-inch strips.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/3 cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add eggplants, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt; stir to combine. Add 1/3 cup water. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed, until eggplants are very tender but still hold shape, 10 minutes. Stir in oregano; cook 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl; add peppers, remaining 1/3 cup oil, vinegar, parsley, and cheese. Let stand while cooking pasta.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta; cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup liquid, then drain. Toss pasta with eggplant mixture until fully coated (add pasta water if needed to moisten, 1/4 cup at a time). Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with parsley leaves, and serve.

ROASTED EGGPLANT PASTA SAUCE



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I had a craving & couldn't find a recipe. So, I'm submitting one. The eggplant gives the sauce a 'meaty' texture. This is vegan until you add the grated cheese Peeling the eggplant is up to you, depending on your personal preferences.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium eggplants, 1/2-inch cubes
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
28 ounces diced tomatoes
salt and pepper
grated romano cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Spray a large baking sheet with oil. Toss eggplant cubes with 2TB oil & spread on pan. Roast at 400F for 20-30 minutes until browned; stirring occasionally. Season with 2 tsp kosher salt after roasting & stir gently.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2TB olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion & saute until softened. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until tender but not brown, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes, then uncover pan and simmer 5 minutes more. Stir in herbs, season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat; discard bay leaf.
  • Add roasted eggplant to the tomato sauce and stir gently. Serve over your favorite pasta & top with grated cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 767.6, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 8.6, Protein 5.5

PASTA WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT SAUCE AND RICOTTA SALATA



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I love this dish, Pasta alla Norma. Traditionally, it is made with 1 whole cup of EVOO and lots of chopped baby eggplant. It's good, but if you don't find just the right eggplant to use, the dish can be greasy and bitter. The recipe below is a take-off on Norma that includes all the same elements, but it is never bitter and uses much less oil (making Norma's figure a little better!).

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 small, firm eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 garlic cloves, cracked from the skins
1 pound penne rigate pasta
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 28-ounce can crushed San Marzano or other variety canned plum tomatoes
1 cup fresh basil leaves (25 to 30), shredded or torn
2 cups ricotta salata cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425°F. Place a large pot of water on to boil.
  • Place the eggplant on a cookie sheet. Pour about 1/2 cup EVOO into a dish. Brush the eggplant lightly with the EVOO. Season the eggplant with salt and pepper. Add the garlic to the cookie sheet and dab it with EVOO as well. Roast for 20 minutes or until both the garlic and the eggplant are tender.
  • When the water comes to a boil, salt it liberally and add the pasta. Cook the pasta al dente, with a bite to it.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of EVOO and the onions and cook for 5 minutes. Place the cooked eggplant and the garlic in a food processor and process it into a smooth paste. Add the eggplant paste to the cooked onions then stir in the crushed tomatoes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Toss with the drained hot pasta and the shredded or torn basil. Top the pasta with lots of crumbled ricotta salata.

ROASTED EGGPLANT AND TOMATO PASTA



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This summery pasta is just as much about the vegetables as it is about the pasta itself. The star of the dish is the roasted eggplant, which caramelizes and softens in the oven. Those tender browned cubes then get tossed with cooked pasta and a quickly made sauce of fresh grated tomatoes, capers and chile flakes. Because the tomatoes need to be ripe and soft enough to fall into a purée when you rub the cut sides over the holes of a grater, heirloom tomatoes (which haven't been bred for sturdiness during shipping) are a good choice here. But any juicy, flavorful, fleshy tomatoes will work. The cheese at the end is strictly optional, as is the butter. If you don't eat dairy, feel free to leave them out.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     pastas, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 pounds eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 to 2 banana or Italian frying peppers, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
Kosher salt
12 ounces pasta, such as campanelle or farfalle
2 pounds very ripe heirloom tomatoes, halved through their equators
1 to 2 fat garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane or minced
Large pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons brine-packed capers, drained
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (optional)
Grated ricotta salata or Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Fresh mint or basil leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Spread out eggplant cubes and peppers on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with 3 tablespoons oil and season well with salt. Roast, turning everything, until eggplant and peppers are very soft and deeply golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in well-salted boiling water until about 1 minute shy of al dente. Drain.
  • Using the large holes of a box grater, grate tomatoes over a large skillet so the pulp falls into the skillet. To do this, hold on to the curved side of the tomato in your hand and slide the cut, flat side across the holes. Stop grating just before you reach the skin.
  • Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan with the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Simmer until tomato pulp is reduced by half, then season to taste with salt.
  • Add the pasta, capers and butter, if using, to the pan with the tomatoes and bring to a simmer, tossing until butter melts and pasta finishes cooking, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat and toss in eggplant and cheese, if using.
  • Serve pasta drizzled with a little more oil and the herbs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 275, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 834 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

PASTA WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT, RICOTTA, AND BASIL



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Categories     Cheese     Herb     Pasta     Vegetable     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Fall     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced thin (about 1 cup)
1/2 pound vine-ripened plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 4)
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
1/2 pound rotelle or ziti
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • In a jelly-roll pan toss eggplant with 1 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste and roast in oven, shaking pan occasionally, until golden and tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While eggplant is roasting, in a heavy skillet cook onion, garlic, and bell pepper with salt and pepper to taste in remaining tablespoon oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened.
  • Add tomatoes and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes and pepper are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir in vinegar and roasted eggplant.
  • In a kettle of boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente and drain well, reserving about 3/4 cup cooking water. In a bowl toss pasta well with sauce, ricotta, basil, Parmesan, salt and pepper to taste, and enough reserved cooking water to reach desired consistency.

Tips:

  • To choose the best eggplant for roasting, look for one that is firm and has smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Before roasting the eggplant, prick it all over with a fork to help it cook evenly.
  • Roast the eggplant until it is tender and slightly charred. This will give the sauce a smoky flavor.
  • If you are short on time, you can use store-bought roasted eggplant. Just be sure to drain it well before using.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the sauce, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
  • Serve the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired.

Conclusion:

Pasta with Roasted Eggplant Sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover eggplant, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Pasta with Roasted Eggplant Sauce a try!

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