ROASTED EGGPLANT AND ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD
This pasta salad is not only delicious, but very versatile. It can be used as an appetizer or a side dish. It's great because it is not a traditional pasta salad. It's something I came up with for my daughter's 1st birthday and have been making ever since.
Provided by Marni
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 3h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place a baking rack in the top of the oven.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Spread asparagus spears and eggplant slices on the baking sheet, and drizzle vegetables with 1/4 cup olive oil; sprinkle with garlic powder.
- Roast the asparagus and eggplant in the preheated oven until tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool. When cool, roughly chop the vegetables; set aside.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, about 9 minutes. Drain well.
- Transfer about 1/4 of the penne at a time into a large salad bowl, drizzling each batch with about 1 teaspoon of olive oil and a 1 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese. Stir between additions.
- Stir in roasted asparagus and eggplant, lemon juice, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until thoroughly combined.
- Sprinkle pasta salad with salt-free seasoning and black pepper.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad until thoroughly chilled and the flavors have blended, at least 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 52.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
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Tarrince Snyder
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this pasta salad. The eggplant was roasted perfectly and it had a great flavor.
Sukran Uddin
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a great dish to pack for lunch.
GsmShammrat Alamin
[email protected]I love the addition of roasted eggplant in this pasta salad. It adds a smoky and flavorful dimension to the dish.
Ka Lk
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time for a quick and easy meal.
Corey Roof
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
SERDAR ARPACI
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great dish to serve at a potluck or picnic.
M Ilyas Rajpoot M Ilyas Rajpoot
[email protected]I love the combination of roasted eggplant and asparagus in this pasta salad. It's a unique and delicious dish that I'll definitely be making again.
Ashaq Ali
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta salad recipes. It's so flavorful and refreshing, and it's always a hit at parties.
Rahul Balami
[email protected]This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's healthy and delicious!
Benjamin Good
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind! The roasted eggplant is so flavorful and tender, and it pairs perfectly with the asparagus and pasta.
Akanyo Alice
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant and asparagus. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time for a quick and easy meal.
Elizabeth Meyer
[email protected]I made this pasta salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the colorful presentation.
hamoo moslh
[email protected]This roasted eggplant and asparagus pasta salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing, and the dressing is light and refreshing. I highly recommend this reci