PENNE WITH GRILLED TOMATOES AND EGGPLANT

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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Tomato     Picnic     Vegetarian     Backyard BBQ     Eggplant     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1-pound eggplant, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 pound tomatoes, halved lengthwise
Nonstick olive oil spray
8 ounces penne pasta
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Spray both sides of eggplant slices and tomato halves with olive oil spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill eggplant slices until brown and tender and tomato halves until charred, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes for eggplant slices and about 7 minutes for tomato halves. Cool.
  • Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Cut tomatoes into 1-inch pieces.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta. Return pasta to same pot.
  • Add eggplant, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil and garlic to pasta and toss to blend. Stir in grated cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead.)

Loxy Bwawa
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables.


Rebecca Opoku
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of pasta you like, and you can add or remove vegetables depending on your preference.


Alix Desh
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and I plan on making it again soon.


Wosenachew Kuma
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful, and it's sure to become a new favorite.


Nomnikelo Mvelase
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the grilled tomatoes and eggplant.


Linet Mukundi
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for potlucks and parties.


THE BEST BOY
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Ramsey Hendry
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are amazing!


Peyton Gabrielli
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The grilling process mellowed out the flavor and made it more palatable.


Elisa Saul
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The smoky grilled vegetables pair perfectly with the creamy sauce.


Huzaifa mayo
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer vegetables. The grilled tomatoes and eggplant are especially delicious.


Popal Ashaq
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavors and the presentation was beautiful.


Kabeer Naseer
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This penne dish was a hit with my family! The grilled tomatoes and eggplant added a delicious smoky flavor, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.