Name: Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Penne pasta 8 ounces; Eggplants 1½ pounds; Tomatoes 1 pound; Olive oil 4 tbsp; Oregano 2 tsp; Garlic 1 clove; Ground pepper ½ tsp; Crushed red pepper ¼ tsp; Salt ½ tsp; Basil ½ cup; Feta cheese ¼ cup

Ingredients

8 ounces Penne pasta

1½ pounds Eggplants

1 pound Tomatoes

4 tbsp Olive oil

2 tsp Oregano

1 clove Garlic

½ tsp Ground pepper

¼ tsp Crushed red pepper

½ tsp Salt

½ cup Basil

¼ cup Feta cheese

Cuisine:

Italian Recipes

Ingredients

8 ounces Penne pasta
whole-wheat
1½ pounds Eggplants
cut into ½-inch-thick slices
1 pound Tomatoes
plum , chopped
4 tbsp Olive oil
extra-virgin , divided
2 tsp Oregano
fresh , chopped
1 clove Garlic
grated
½ tsp Ground pepper
¼ tsp Crushed red pepper
½ tsp Salt
½ cup Basil
chopped fresh
¼ cup Feta cheese
crumbled , or shaved ricotta salata

Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

This Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta is a typical recipe that I usually go for and one that not only tastes amazing but fills the hungry gap, too.

For Italian pasta night I like to serve this whole-wheat penne pasta served with a grilled eggplant and tomato sauce and topped with fresh basil, shaved ricotta salata or crumbled feta cheese all over!

To make Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta, you will need the following ingredients:

So, how to make Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta?

Steps to make Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

1	Preheat grill	5
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2	Boil water	5
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3	Prepare tomatoes	1
In a large bowl, toss tomatoes to coat with 3 tablespoons oil, oregano, garlic, pepper, crushed red pepper and salt.
4	Grill eggplant	14
Brush eggplant with 1 tablespoon oil to coat and grill for 4 minutes, turning once, until tender and charred in places. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
5	Prepare tomato and eggplant mix	3
Chop eggplant into bite-size pieces and add to the bowl of tomatoes. Add basil and mix.
6	Cook pasta	7
Cook pasta in the pot of boiling water, according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain pasta from the liquid.
7	Serve
Serve cooked pasta in bowls with tomato mixture over each serving, and sprinkles of cheese for garnishing.

Achieve quantity and quality with this amazing Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta recipe. Dinner will be ready in under 30 minutes, so if you don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen then this is a good choice for you! Try it and tag #cookmerecipes in your own social media posts.

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!