MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE EGGPLANT PASTA

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A Mediterranean-style eggplant sauce for pasta that can be served with chicken for meat-lovers. Use good quality pasta, cheeses, and fresh herbs for best results. Serve with slivered or grated Parmesan. Serve with a green salad.

Provided by Debbie

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch slices
salt as needed
9 ounces pappardelle pasta (wide fettuccine noodles)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (18 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ pound fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
½ cup chopped fresh basil, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange eggplant slices in a colander and sprinkle with enough salt to lightly coat; drain for about 10 minutes. Rinse eggplant and pat dry with paper towels. Chop eggplant into cubes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pappardelle at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 11 minutes; drain.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir eggplant, adding more oil if eggplant gets dry, until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer eggplant to a bowl, reserving oil in the skillet.
  • Heat remaining oil in the same skillet; cook and stir onion and garlic until golden, about 10 minutes. Return eggplant to skillet and season with oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute more.
  • Mix tomatoes, vinegar, salt, sugar, and black pepper into eggplant mixture; cover skillet and simmer sauce until eggplant is softened, about 10 minutes. Mix sauce with pasta in a bowl; top with mozzarella cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68.1 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 890.7 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

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