Eggplant Pasta
Eggplant Pasta, or Pasta alla Norma, is an easy vegetarian dinner that tosses roasted eggplant and pasta noodles in a well-seasoned tomato sauce. Simple, savory, and cheesy, this 40-minute weeknight meal has it all!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 eggplant diced (divide onto 2 baking sheets lined with parchment)
- ¼ cup olive oil divided
- Salt and pepper
- 16 oz. rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup onion diced (½ large onion or 1 small onion)
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup water
- 24 oz. marinara sauce
- Optional: ½ cup ricotta to make it creamy add in with sauce before adding eggplant
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Freshly grated parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dice the eggplant into 1” cubes and place it on the baking sheets. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil overtop, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and use your hands to toss.
- Roast the eggplant in the oven for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and soft; set aside.
- While the eggplant is roasting, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning and salt and sauté for an additional minute.
- Next, pour in the water and marinara sauce and bring the sauce to a simmer. Transfer the roasted eggplant to the sauce and gently stir together, then add the cooked pasta and repeat the same process.
- Serve pasta as-is or topped with fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*Storage: store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months
*Make it vegan by omitting the cheese or using vegan ricotta/parmesan instead!
*Make it gluten free by using your favorite gluten free pasta
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 741mg | Potassium: 902mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg
