Penne With Eggplant Puree Recipe Recipe

Name: Penne With Eggplant Puree Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant (unpeeled, cut into 1 inch cubes); 1 pint tomatoes (cherry or grape); 3 garlic cloves, whole; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt (kosher or sea); 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (less (or more); 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 lb penne pasta; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Servings: persons

1 medium eggplant (unpeeled, cut into 1 inch cubes)
1 pint tomatoes (cherry or grape)
3 garlic cloves, whole
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (kosher or sea)
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (less (or more)
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 lb penne pasta
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degree F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, combine the eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, 3 TBSP olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Spread the veggies on the baking sheet in an even layer. Roast in the oven until veggies are tender and the eggplant is golden about 35 minutes.
3
While the veggies are roasting, place the pine nuts in a small baking dish. Place in the oven on the rack below the veggies. Roast until golden about 4 minutes, stirring once. Remove from oven and cool.
4
Meanwhile cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
5
Transfer the roasted veggies to a food processor. Add the remaining 3 TBSP olive oil and pulse until the veggies are ppureed, but not too smooth. It should still be chunky.
6
Transfer the pureed veggies to the bowl with the pasta. Add the Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Add the reserved cooking liquid 1/2 cup at a time until the pasta is saucy.
7
Sprinkle with the pine nuts and serve.

896

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium eggplant (unpeeled, cut into 1 inch cubes), 1 pint tomatoes (cherry or grape), 3 garlic cloves, whole, 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Penne With Eggplant Puree Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Penne With Eggplant Puree Recipe

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