EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH FETA AND DILL
This simple yet hearty weeknight pasta is packed with two whole pounds of vegetables. Meaty eggplant makes this vegetarian meal satisfying, while zucchini adds texture and a touch of natural sweetness. Since eggplant tends to absorb oil like a sponge, the key here is to sauté it slowly in a nonstick skillet until it softens and caramelizes without adding too much oil. The feta does double duty, adding bright tang to the dish and creating a creamy sauce. Fragrant dill is a natural pairing for eggplant and zucchini, but fresh parsley or basil would also be great.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, vegetables, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons oil and zucchini to skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy, about 5 minutes.
- While the vegetables cook, boil the pasta in a pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water and drain pasta. Return pasta and reserved cooking water to pot over medium heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 cup of cheese and cook, stirring, until the cheese melts and forms a sauce, about 2 minutes. Stir in zucchini, eggplant and dill; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve pasta in bowls and top with remaining cheese.
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Ram Meetoo
[email protected]This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think it could have been cooked with less oil. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Chanda Chanda
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the feta and dill added a nice flavor. I would definitely make this again.
Malik Shaibi
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The eggplant and zucchini were cooked perfectly and the feta and dill added a nice flavor.
anony_mouse_30
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The eggplant and zucchini were cooked perfectly and the feta and dill added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
SharMuhammad SharMuhammad
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Syedzameer Uddin
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish was surprisingly good. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the feta and dill added a nice flavor. I would definitely make this again.
Ragu Ragu
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The eggplant and zucchini were tender and flavorful, and the feta and dill added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ernie Nix
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The eggplant and zucchini were cooked perfectly and the feta and dill added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.
Alligator Innocent
[email protected]This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think it could have been cooked with less oil. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Nawel crespo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the feta and dill added a nice flavor. I would definitely make this again.
Emmanuel Umeh
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The eggplant and zucchini were cooked perfectly and the feta and dill added a nice flavor.
Gasta Derrick
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The eggplant and zucchini were cooked perfectly and the feta and dill added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Raivante Taylor
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Harriet Katumwa
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish was surprisingly good. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the feta and dill added a nice flavor. I would definitely make this again.
Caylin Bass
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The eggplant and zucchini were tender and flavorful, and the feta and dill added a nice tang. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Mxolisi Zuma
[email protected]I made this last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The eggplant and zucchini were cooked perfectly and the feta and dill added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Sk sawon King
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of eggplant, zucchini, feta, and dill was perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.