GRILLED EGGPLANT AND GARLIC PASTA

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Try this recipe for grilled eggplant and garlic pasta anytime, using either an indoor or outdoor grill.

Provided by Kate

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
⅓ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 large eggplant, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ red onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced, or to taste
2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix 1/3 cup olive oil and garlic powder in a small bowl. Brush both sides of eggplant slices with oil mixture.
  • Grill eggplant slices on the preheated grill until soft and lightly browned, flipping halfway through, 8 to 10 minutes total. Let cool.
  • Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add spaghetti sauce and diced tomatoes; mix well. Add black olives and mix.
  • Cut cooled grilled eggplant slices into fourths and add to the sauce in the skillet. Mix until coated and warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add sliced fresh mozzarella cheese just minutes before serving to allow cheese to melt. Serve sauce on spaghetti noodles and sprinkle with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.4 calories, Carbohydrate 86.9 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 15.1 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1517.9 mg, Sugar 26.1 g

Babu Jani
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This pasta is a great dish to serve at a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit with guests.


Mark Ronald
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I'm not a fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The grilled eggplant was smoky and flavorful, and the garlic sauce was creamy and rich.


Gareth Howell
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This pasta is a bit spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less red pepper flakes when you make it.


shawn wilkie
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I would recommend using a good quality olive oil for this recipe. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the dish.


Naledi Chego
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This pasta is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


samson abraham
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I'm really impressed with this recipe. It's easy to make and it tastes amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.


Jordan Cleinman
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This pasta is so delicious! I love the smoky flavor of the grilled eggplant and the creamy texture of the garlic sauce.


S Medina
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pasta turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much water when I cooked the pasta.


Steven Soper
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This pasta is a great way to use up leftover grilled eggplant. It's also a great dish to make for a weeknight meal.


Lara Younger
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The eggplant in this dish was a bit undercooked for my liking. I would recommend grilling it for a few minutes longer.


Victor Ukaku
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This pasta is a bit too oily for my taste. I would recommend using less olive oil when you make it.


Awais Moosiani
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The grilled eggplant was smoky and flavorful, and the garlic sauce was creamy and rich.


Jannatl naher
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This pasta is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the grilled eggplant and the garlic sauce.


Hamida Abdulhadi
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I love the combination of grilled eggplant and garlic in this dish. It's a really unique and delicious flavor.


Rafa Serrano
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This pasta is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover grilled eggplant.


Mike Palmer
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The eggplant was grilled to perfection and the garlic sauce was so flavorful.


Nikki Mudgett
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This grilled eggplant and garlic pasta is a match made in heaven! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the pasta is cooked perfectly al dente.