Eggplant and Herb Pasta
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 6 oz bow tie or penne pasta
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp pine nuts
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook and stir eggplant, onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender. Stir in chopped tomatoes. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Heat through.
- To serve, toss vegetable mixture with hot pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts.
Calories: 332 Fat: 12 g Carbohydrates: 46 g Sodium: 92 mg Fiber: 5 g Protein: 11 g