Eggplant and Feta With Fusilli Recipe

Name: Eggplant and Feta With Fusilli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick pan spray; 1 1/2 pounds eggplant; 8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces chopped, cut onion (1 1/2 cups); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 large cloves garlic; 2 medium-large ripe tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 or 2 sprigs oregano to yield 2 teaspoons chopped; Fresh thyme sprigs, enough to yield 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 8 oil-cured olives like Moroccan or Italian; 8 ounces short pasta like fusilli or penne (fresh, if possible); ⅛ teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 or 2 sprigs parsley to yield 2 tablespoons chopped; 3 tablespoons feta cheese; 2 slices crusty country bread

Servings: persons

Nonstick pan spray
1 1/2 pounds eggplant
8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces chopped, cut onion (1 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 large cloves garlic
2 medium-large ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 or 2 sprigs oregano to yield 2 teaspoons chopped
Fresh thyme sprigs, enough to yield 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
8 oil-cured olives like Moroccan or Italian
8 ounces short pasta like fusilli or penne (fresh, if possible)
⅛ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 or 2 sprigs parsley to yield 2 tablespoons chopped
3 tablespoons feta cheese
2 slices crusty country bread

1
Turn on broiler.
2
Bring water to boil for pasta in covered pot.
3
Wash and trim the eggplant (do not peel) and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
4
Cover broiler pan with aluminum foil and arrange slices on pan.
5
Spray tops of eggplant with pan spray, and broil 2 or 3 inches from source of heat until tops are brown.
6
Chop all the onion.
7
Heat a nonstick pan large enough to hold all the sauce ingredients until it is very hot.
8
Reduce heat to medium high, and add oil.
9
Saute the onion until it begins to soften and brown.
10
Meanwhile, mince the garlic; chop the tomatoes.
11
Check the eggplant: if it is browned, turn, spray with nonstick spray and continue to broil.
12
It takes about 10 minutes broiling time to cook the eggplant.
13
Add the garlic to the onions when they have softened, and saute for 30 seconds.
14
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and vinegar; reduce heat to low and continue cooking.
15
Chop the oregano and thyme, and add to the sauce as it cooks.
16
Cook the pasta.
17
When the eggplant is ready, cut it into small chunks (about 1 inch) and stir into the sauce.
18
Pit the olives, and chop and add to the sauce.
19
Season with salt and pepper.
20
Wash and chop the parsley.
21
When the pasta is cooked, drain and stir in the sauce.
22
Stir in the cheese and parsley, and serve with the bread.

2272

kcal

Calories

209

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nonstick pan spray, 1 1/2 pounds eggplant, 8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces chopped, cut onion (1 1/2 cups), 2 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Eggplant and Feta With Fusilli falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Eggplant and Feta With Fusilli

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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