Name: Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound plum tomatoes, chopped; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 clove garlic, grated; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1.5 pounds eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil; 8 ounces whole-wheat penne; 0.25 cup shaved ricotta salata or crumbled feta cheese

Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Pasta

4.5

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6 Reviews

The combination of slightly smoky grilled eggplant and sweet tomatoes is delightful. The eggplant-tomato mixture served over whole-wheat pasta with fresh basil and a bit of salty cheese makes an easy, healthy weeknight dinner.

Adam Dolge

Updated on June 12, 2019

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy Heart Healthy High Blood Pressure High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 pound plum tomatoes, chopped
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 clove garlic, grated
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ pounds eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
½ cup chopped fresh basil
8 ounces whole-wheat penne
¼ cup shaved ricotta salata or crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Put a large pot of water on to boil. Preheat grill to medium-high.
Toss tomatoes with 3 tablespoons oil, oregano, garlic, pepper, crushed red pepper and salt in a large bowl.
Brush eggplant with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Grill, turning once, until tender and charred in spots, about 4 minutes per side. Let cool for 10 minutes. Chop into bite-size pieces and add to the tomatoes along with basil.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
Serve the tomato mixture on the pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

449	Calories
19g	Fat
62g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 2 cups
Calories 449
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 62g	23%
Dietary Fiber 12g	44%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 14g	27%
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Vitamin A 1374IU	27%
Vitamin C 21mg	23%
Folate 94mcg	23%
Sodium 392mg	17%
Calcium 109mg	8%
Iron 4mg	20%
Magnesium 126mg	30%
Potassium 841mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.