Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile penne with eggplant (aubergine) recipes, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover a collection of delectable dishes, each offering a unique twist on this classic Italian combination. From the simplicity of roasted eggplant and tomato sauce to the richness of creamy pesto sauce, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and skill levels. Embark on a culinary adventure and elevate your pasta game with our curated selection of penne with eggplant creations.
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PASTA ALLA NORMA (EGGPLANT PASTA)
Recipe video above. This is a traditional Italian pasta dish from Sicily, usually begun by cooking eggplant on the stove in a hefty amount of oil. I prefer roasting the eggplant - less oil plus the eggplant holds its shape better, especially when you roast at a high temp to caramelise the surface!Finishing with a good amount of fresh basil is traditional but even if you don't have any, there's other alternatives to add a touch of other flavour - such as fresh thyme, or extra dried herbs in the sauce.This is an excellent and satisfyingly "meaty" vegetarian main dish that will have even card-carrying carnivores asking for seconds!
Provided by Nagi
Categories Mains
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 240°C / 450°F (220°C fan). Line a tray with baking / parchment paper.
- Toss eggplant with oil, salt and pepper. Spread on the tray and roast for 20 minutes.
- Flip, then roast for a further 5 minutes. Cool on tray (this helps the eggplant hold its shape when tossing).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Start cooking the pasta a couple of minutes after you start making the sauce (next section), until al dente or to your liking.
- Heat oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, cook for 20 seconds until golden, then add onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent and cooked through.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add wine, if using. Let it simmer, scraping the base of the pan to deglaze, until the wine mostly evaporates.
- Add tomato passata. Now pour the water into the passata bottle, screw on the lid, shake, and pour that in too (waste nothing!)
- Add dried herbs, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir and simmer 5 minutes.
- Stir in eggplant, then add cooked and drained pasta. GENTLY toss until pasta is coated in the sauce (so the eggplant doesn't turn into complete mush!).
- Serve immediately, garnished with a good pinch of fresh basil and parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 kcal, Carbohydrate 83 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 828 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PASTA ALLA NORMA (EGGPLANT PASTA)
This Eggplant Pasta is such a simple showstopper! It's creamy, hearty, and vegetarian with al dente pasta, tomato sauce, and crispy eggplant.
Provided by Diana
Categories Side Dish
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
- In a large bowl, toss the eggplant cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a half sheet sheet pan, and roast for 30 minutes flipping halfway through. Then brown under the broiler for 5 minutes. The eggplant cubes should be golden and crispy when they're done.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water to al dente (According to the package instructions).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onion until it's soft and translucent (3 minutes).
- Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the tomato sauce, then fill half of the empty can with water and add that to the sauce.
- Season with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together, then allow the sauce to simmer for 5-7 minutes or until it thickens a little. It will splatter so it's better to cover with a lid.
- Strain the cooked pasta from the cooking water, and add it to the sauce, and gently stir in the roasted eggplant.
- Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 901 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PENNE WITH EGGPLANT SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the eggplant, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, about 4 minutes; transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Repeat with the remaining eggplant, adding another 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the garlic to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, until the garlic is just golden, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the pasta, eggplant and the reserved pasta cooking water to the skillet; cook, tossing, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the ricotta and basil. Drizzle with olive oil.
PASTA ALLA NORMA (TOMATO AND EGGPLANT PASTA)
Pasta Alla Norma is a traditional Sicilian pasta dish made with eggplant/aubergine, tomatoes, basil and cheese. It's perfect for those nights when you want a healthy and filling vegetarian home cooked dinner, but without any fuss.
Provided by Helen
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat up the olive oil, then stir in the eggplant, making sure it all gets coated in oil. Let cook, stirring occasionally, for about ten to fifteen minutes.
- Add the garlic and chili flakes to the pan and cook, stirring, for a couple more minutes.
- Add the tomatoes to the pan, then crush them and break them up with a wooden spoon. Pour in the balsamic vinegar, then add the sugar/honey. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the eggplant is nice and soft.
- At the end of the cooking time, season well and stir in most of the basil.
- Meanwhile, boil the pasta according to the packet instructions (until al dente is best). Then drain, reserving some of the water.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and toss until well coated. Add enough of the reserved cooking water to make the dish nice and smooth and 'silky'.
- Rip the mozzarella into the pan and stir again briefly.
- Serve out into bowls immediately. Top with grated parmesan and the remaining fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 kcal, Carbohydrate 70 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 16 g, Sodium 294 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
PASTA ARRABBIATA WITH AUBERGINE
Choose this healthy pasta supper after a workout. Although it's low in fat and calories, it's packed with flavour, and also provides calcium and fibre
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Pasta, Supper
Time 43m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan, add the onions, cover and cook for 5 mins. Remove the lid and cook for 5 mins more, stirring frequently until softened. Add the garlic, chilli flakes and paprika, stir briefly, then tip in the tomatoes and a can of water. Stir in the bouillon and aubergine, then bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 mins.
- Cook the penne in a pan of boiling water for 12 mins until al dente. Drain, reserving 60ml of the cooking water. Add the cooked penne to the sauce, and toss well with the basil and a little of the reserved water, if needed. Spoon into two shallow bowls, and serve topped with the cheese and some extra basil, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 73 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium
SICILIAN PENNE WITH SWORDFISH AND EGGPLANT
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.
- Meanwhile, place a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1/3 cup olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, and 1/4 cup parsley. Stir and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the eggplant and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the eggplant from the pan and set aside. Season the swordfish cubes with salt and pepper.
- Using the same pan, over medium-high heat, add the 2 remaining tablespoons of olive oil and cook the swordfish until opaque, about 5 minutes. Add the white wine and cook until almost evaporated, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat. Add the tomatoes, eggplant, cooked pasta, the remaining 1/3 cup parsley and stir. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
PENNE WITH EGGPLANT PUREE RECIPE
Make and share this Penne With Eggplant Puree Recipe recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jencathen
Categories Penne
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degree F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, 3 TBSP olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Spread the veggies on the baking sheet in an even layer. Roast in the oven until veggies are tender and the eggplant is golden about 35 minutes.
- While the veggies are roasting, place the pine nuts in a small baking dish. Place in the oven on the rack below the veggies. Roast until golden about 4 minutes, stirring once. Remove from oven and cool.
- Meanwhile cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
- Transfer the roasted veggies to a food processor. Add the remaining 3 TBSP olive oil and pulse until the veggies are ppuréed, but not too smooth. It should still be chunky.
- Transfer the puréed veggies to the bowl with the pasta. Add the Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Add the reserved cooking liquid 1/2 cup at a time until the pasta is saucy.
- Sprinkle with the pine nuts and serve.
PENNE WITH EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)
Make and share this Penne With Eggplant (Aubergine) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well.
- Meanwhile heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add eggplant and onion; sauté 8 minutes or until onion is browned.
- Stir in garlic; sauté 3 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, and pasta sauce; bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat, and cook 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in basil.
- Toss eggplant mixture with pasta.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese; toss gently.
- Top evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
PENNE WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT
Make and share this Penne With Grilled Chicken and Eggplant recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In large saucepan, saute garlic in 1 Tbl oil for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes. Add wine, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While sauce is simmering, grill chicken and eggplant, brushing them with the remaining 2 Tbl oil, 6-10 minutes or until done, turning once.
- Cut chicken and eggplant into 1 inch pieces and add to tomato mixture. Add basil and oregano. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Cook penne pasta in boiling salted water until aldente, about 15 minutes.
- Top cooked pasta with sauce and sprinkle with parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.1, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 46.7, Sodium 484.3, Carbohydrate 65.6, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 10.4, Protein 24.9
NIKA HAZLETON'S PENNE WITH TOMATO, EGGPLANT, AND ANCHOVY SAUCE
Steps:
- Peel the eggplants, leaving a 1/2-inch strip on each of four sides. Trim the ends and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Layer the slices in a colander and sprinkle each layer with a little salt. Cover with wax paper and weigh down with something heavy, such as a large can. Set the colander in the sink. Let the eggplant stand for 30 minutes to an hour to drain off the bitter juices. Press down with your hands to extract all possible liquid.
- Dry the eggplant. Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a skillet over moderately high heat. Fry about one third of the eggplant slices until golden on both sides. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Add 2 to 3 more tablespoons oil to the skillet and fry another third of the eggplant slices. Remove and drain. Add 2 more tablespoons of oil and fry the remaining eggplant. Drain and reserve.
- Place the anchovies in lukewarm water to cover to remove the salt. Soak for 5 minutes; change the water; let stand for 10 more minutes. As the anchovies are soaking, heat the remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until soft. Add the tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- While the sauce is cooking, chop the anchovies fine. Stir the anchovies and fried eggplant slices into the sauce with a fork, mashing the eggplant into lumps. Depending on the tomatoes, the sauce may be very thick. Thin it with the wine to the consistency of pancake batter. Taste for saltiness and, if necessary, add a little more salt. Add a generous amount of pepper, stir in the basil leaves, and continue to cook. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the pasta until it is al dente and drain.
- Pour the sauce into a heated serving dish and add the pasta. Toss and sprinkle with the pecorino. Toss again at the table.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND PANCETTA PENNE
Fried eggplant in a pancetta tomato sauce served with penne. The sauce is very thick and chunky with an excellent flavour.
Provided by The Great Googilymo
Categories Penne
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pan saute pancetta in olive oil for 3 minutes.
- Add diced onions and saute for another 10 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Add minced garlic and saute another minute.
- In a second pan deep fry eggplant cubes in oil(vegetable or canola) for about 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Add canned tomatoes to the first pan and break up tomatoes into rough chunks. Let simmer about 15 minutes.
- Boil penne pasta till al dente.
- Add penne and eggplant into sauce and mix well.
- Serve with grated parmesan cheese on top and enjoy.
PENNE WITH EGGPLANT, OLIVES AND FETA CHEESE
Categories Cheese Olive Pasta Vegetable Sauté Vegetarian Dinner Feta Eggplant Fall Spring Summer Winter Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Brush 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with 2 tablespoons oil. Heat remaining 6 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, garlic and crushed pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Add eggplant and oregano. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook until eggplant softens, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Mix in tomatoes with juices, 1/2 cup basil, olives, tomato paste and vinegar. Cover; simmer until all vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite; drain well. Stir pasta into vegetable mixture. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover dish with foil. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake pasta covered until heated through, about 20 minutes (40 minutes if refrigerated). Sprinkle with feta, then 1/2 cup basil.
Tips:
- To choose the best eggplant, look for one that is firm and heavy for its size, with a deep purple color and smooth, shiny skin.
- When salting the eggplant, use a generous amount of salt to help draw out the bitterness. Be sure to rinse the eggplant thoroughly after salting to remove the excess salt.
- To prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil when frying, make sure the oil is hot before adding the eggplant. Also, don't overcrowd the pan, or the eggplant will steam instead of fry.
- To make the tomato sauce, use a good quality canned tomatoes. You can also use fresh tomatoes, but you will need to peel and seed them first.
- To make the dish more flavorful, add some fresh herbs, such as basil or oregano, to the tomato sauce.
- Penne with eggplant is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
Conclusion:
Penne with eggplant is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of eggplant, tomato sauce, and cheese is simply irresistible. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even more flavorful and enjoyable.
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