EGGPLANT, TOMATO AND ONION PASTA

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Eggplant, Tomato and Onion Pasta image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 quarts water
1 1/2 pounds eggplant, baby or white Oriental or regular
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound onions, diced
8 or 9 ounces fresh shell pasta, multicolored assortment, if possible
1 pound ripe field tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon coarsely grated ginger
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on broiler and cover pan with double thickness of aluminum foil.
  • Bring water to boil in covered pot for pasta. regular size into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place on broiler pan and brush cut sides sparingly with touch of oil, using about 1 teaspoon. Broil about two inches from source of heat, about 7 to 10 minutes until tops are brown and flesh is soft.
  • Heat remaining 3 teaspoons of oil in non-stick skillet and saute onions until soft and golden.
  • Cook pasta, according to package directions.
  • Add tomatoes and ginger to onions and cook a few minutes while removing the flesh from the eggplant by cutting it from the skin. Cut coarsely and add the flesh to tomato mixture with sugar, soy sauce and pepper. Cook a few minutes to meld flavors and heat through.
  • Drain pasta and mix with tomato mixture.

Jakir Messi
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think I would try it again with less red pepper flakes next time.


Puspa Thapa
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and even different sauces. It's always a hit!


Thompson Tomilee
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This was a great recipe! The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over whole wheat pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Akz Style
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really bland. I think I may have used the wrong type of tomatoes.


Jerone Nariah Parris
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out great! The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


KIPSANG
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish was really good. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Maham Zahid
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think I would try it again with less red pepper flakes next time.


Jack Brosnan
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and even different sauces. It's always a hit!


Saeedullah Khan
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This was a great recipe! The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over whole wheat pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Paballo Pabi
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really bland. I think I may have used the wrong type of tomatoes.


Darlene Peoples
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This dish was delicious! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nombuyiselo Daphney Mbese
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The pasta was a little overcooked, but the flavors were still good. I think I would try it again with a different type of pasta next time.


Imrankhokhar Imrankhokhar
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out great! The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


ES Emon
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Neiland Bredy
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of eggplant, tomatoes, and onions.


Mario Gardner
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The eggplant was especially delicious.


Frank Nwabueze
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This dish was a little too oily for my taste, but the flavors were good. I think I would try it again with less oil next time.


Tsetsegmaa Baatarsvren
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. The eggplant, tomatoes, and onions are all cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


imadkhan khwazikheil
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The eggplant, tomato, and onion combination was flavorful and delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again!