Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles Healthy BBQ & Grilling Recipes Healthy Grilled Vegetable Recipes Healthy Grilled Eggplant Recipes Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Pasta 4.5 (6) 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. By Adam Dolge Adam Dolge Instagram Adam Dolge is EatingWell's Lead Recipe Developer. Prior to joining the EatingWell team, Adam worked for the Meredith Food Studio in Birmingham, Alabama and tested and developed recipes for brands including Cooking Light, Southern Living, Real Simple, Food & Wine, People and Health. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 12, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 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 Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 449 Calories 19g Fat 62g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved