ROASTED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND ONION PASTA

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Was surfing the net trying to find another good recipe for eggplant and I discovered this one on an organic site. However, since then it has gone through so many changes I can't remember what it was when I first found it. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch slices
8 ounces uncooked tube-shaped pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 tablespoons italian seasoning
3/4 cup finely crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup onion, sliced & separated into rings
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups diced plum tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 teaspoons toasted pistachio nuts or 4 teaspoons toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Spray baking sheet lightly with nonstick spray.
  • Place eggplant slices and onion rings on baking sheet; broil 20 minutes, turning once.
  • Remove from oven; cool.
  • Cut into bite size pieces.
  • While eggplant and onions roast, cook pasta according to pkg directions, omitting salt and oil.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and saute 1 minutes.
  • Add tomato, basil or Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in eggplant and onion; cook 5 minutes.
  • Add in pasta and stir well.
  • Top with cheeses and pistachio nuts.
  • Serve with a robust wine and a salad of greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.2, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 24.5, Sodium 605.4, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 8.2, Protein 18.3

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