
A delicious and hearty pasta dish with eggplant and tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 250 g penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Basil leaves for garnish
- parmesan cheese for serving, grated
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, dice the eggplant, tomatoes, onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the diced eggplant to the skillet and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the dried oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, until the tomatoes are softened.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the eggplant and tomato mixture.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 12gFat: 8gFiber: 8g
I think I forgot to season it right. Was pretty bland. 🙁
I used zoodles instead of penne, still good but not like the real deal!
I don’t understand why you would even add eggplant… not for me.
Best recipe evr!! Can’t believe how easy it is! 😊
Yummy! But I forgot the cheese. 😅 Next time!
The garlic and oregano made it really pop! Yum!!
This recipe turned out amazing! The eggplant was so flavorful!
This is just another pasta recipe, nothing special about it and a bit boring honestly.
I’m not a big fan of eggplant, but I gave it a try. It was… okay. Not my favorite.
I gotta say, I used to hate eggplant too, but this dish totally changed my mind! Maybe you just need to find the right recipe. 😄
I love the idea of this dish! But, like, do I have to peel the eggplant? Seems like a hassle.
Isn’t penne from Italy? Shouldn’t it be pasta with meat?
Penne is definitely Italian, but this dish is a great vegetarian option! Meat isn’t always needed, you know! 😊
Made this for my family and it was a hit! Even my picky eater enjoyed it. Thanks for the recipe!
This was really delicious! I loved the flavors of the eggplant and tomatoes together. Will make again!
I’m so glad you liked it! The eggplant really makes the dish, doesn’t it? It’s one of my favorites too! 😊
It sounds good, but I don’t know… eggplant? Isn’t that usually bitter? I dunno if I’ll try it. 🤔
I followed the recipe but forgot the tomatoes. It was so bland.
Is it really necessary to cook the eggplant for 10 minutes? I did 5 and it was still hard.
I always cook eggplant longer than 10 minutes to get it really soft. 5 mins is not enough! Maybe try longer next time.
Nah, 10 minutes is too long! I like my eggplant a bit crunchy. Who wants mushy food anyway?
Yum! I added some grilled chicken to it and it turned out great! Very filling!
Super easy and quick to make! Perfect weeknight dinner for my family. Thank you!
Is eggplant even good? I mean, doesn’t it taste kinda weird? Not sure about this one.
Eggplant is delicious! It can be a bit weird at first, but when cooked right, it’s amazing. You just gotta give it a chance!
I dunno, I’ve tried eggplant and it was kinda mushy. Not my favorite veggie. You cook it long enough, it might be okay though.
This dish was amazing! The flavors blended perfectly. Will definitely make again!
Amazing? Really? I tried it, and it was kinda bland. Maybe I did something wrong?
I’m glad you loved it! I found the flavors to be a bit strong, but that’s just my taste. Great recipe overall!
Lackin flavor, I added some chicken but still meh 🌶️.
Tastes so good! My whole family loved it! Will make again.
Simple and quick, just like my mom used to make. Nostalgia!
This sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try it out. My mom also made something similar, brought back memories!
I dunno, eggplant is kinda weird… I guess it could be okay? But tomatoes with pasta, I guess that’s normal?
One word: DELICIOUS! I love pasta and this recipe is a keeper!
I dunno, it was kinda bland. I expected more flavor with that many ingredients. Maybe add more spices?