GRILLED EGGPLANT AND FETA FARFALLE

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The flavor of this dish is awesome. Its a great vegetarian dish that's very adaptable to taste. The grilling of the eggplant is optional.

Provided by Alexis

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch slices
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
⅛ teaspoon dried mint
1 pinch dried dill weed
½ teaspoon celery salt
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch ground cinnamon
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate. Rub eggplant with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until each side has golden brown grill marks and is fragrant. Let cool, then cut into cubes. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute bell pepper, carrot, onion, and garlic until the onions are translucent. Stir in eggplant, and saute until it is tender. Add the diced tomatoes. Season with oregano, basil, marjoram, mint, dill, celery salt, crushed red pepper, cinnamon, salt and black pepper. Mix in Parmesan cheese. In a large bowl, combine pasta with vegetable mixture. Spoon into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with feta cheese.
  • Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 543.9 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

Nurunnobi Official
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less feta next time.


Sabi Sabeela
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The feta and tomatoes helped to balance out the flavor of the eggplant.


Chandra Kumari
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This dish is a great make-ahead meal. It's even better the next day!


Fakharali Fakharali
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a great way to let the natural flavors of the eggplant and feta shine through.


SIMP_RP
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover grilled eggplant. It's also a great vegetarian option.


Mukhtar Dogar
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's now one of my favorite pasta dishes.


PT Boy
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the way the eggplant and feta complement each other.


Ibrahim Awed
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to serve for company.


Jebina Rai
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! The combination of grilled eggplant and feta is amazing.


LolLanegirl Lol Girl
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Mushahid Mallik
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and my husband and kids loved it.


Wimukthi Dashan
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and always turns out great. I usually add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.


Farzana Aktar
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This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it!


Khaled Khames
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Delicious and easy to make! The eggplant was perfectly grilled and the feta added a nice salty flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.