Pasta Melanzana

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Pasta melanzane is one of my favorite ways to eat eggplant! Use any small pasta in interesting shapes like bowties, rotini, or seashells.

Submitted by SPEARL20
Updated on August 5, 2024
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farfalle pasta with eggplant and parmesan cheese served with lemon wedge
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup bow tie (farfalle) pasta

  • 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • salt and pepper

  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • cracked black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Keep warm.

  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until softened. Mix in eggplant. Let eggplant cook for 5 minutes without stirring. Then stir and cook until tender, about 5 more minutes.

  3. Mix in spinach and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in drained pasta and lemon juice along with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining cheese and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297 Calories
22g Fat
17g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 329mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 16mg 17%
Calcium 252mg 19%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 507mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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