Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

Penne Pasta with Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Sauce and Cheese

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

449
calories
19g
fat
62g
carbohydrates
14g
protein
8mg
cholesterol
392mg
sodium
Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

Recipe Description

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:

Ingredients for Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat grill

    5 min
    Step 1 - Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Boil water

    5 min
    Step 2 - Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

  3. 3

    Prepare tomatoes

    1 min
    Step 3 - Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

    In a large bowl, toss tomatoes to coat with 3 tablespoons oil, oregano, garlic, pepper, crushed red pepper and salt.

  4. 4

    Grill eggplant

    14 min
    Step 4 - Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

    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. 5

    Prepare tomato and eggplant mix

    3 min
    Step 5 - Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

    Chop eggplant into bite-size pieces and add to the bowl of tomatoes. Add basil and mix.

  6. 6

    Cook pasta

    7 min
    Step 6 - Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

    Cook pasta in the pot of boiling water, according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain pasta from the liquid.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

    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.

About the author

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!

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Natalie Johnson
April 6, 2025
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Delicious! I made this for my friends on pasta night, and we all loved it! Simple ingredients, great flavor. Will definitely make again!

Megan
December 2, 2024
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I tried this Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta for our family Italian night, and it was simply great. The kids loved the rich flavors, and I felt good serving them something healthy. We even added a splash of balsamic for some extra kick. I feel proud to make dinners that bring us together.

Jack
October 10, 2023
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Exceptional. Made this for our pasta night and everyone loved it. The flavors are just spot on and so fresh.

Victoria Johnson
October 1, 2023
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I made this Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta for my family's Italian night, and it was superb. The kids loved the flavor, and it was easy to whip up while managing their homework. The fresh basil added a nice touch. I'll definitely make this again for our next gathering.

Wendy
March 15, 2023
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This Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta is a total win for my fam. We had a pasta night and everyone loved it. The grilled eggplant adds such a nice flavor. Plus, it’s super easy to make, which is a must with my busy schedule. Def recommend it for sure.

Fabi
January 4, 2023
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Delicious

Graham Smith
March 18, 2022
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This pasta dish is fab! Had it last week with mates, proper comfort food!

Nina
October 23, 2021
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Delicious! I made this pasta for my friends on movie night, and everyone raved about it. The grilled eggplant added a wow factor that surprised us all!

Xena
October 27, 2020
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I made this Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta for my Italian night with friends and it was a hit! The simplicity of grilling the eggplant really brought out its flavors. I love how filling it was while still being healthy. Will definitely make it again soon!

Vinny
October 13, 2020
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Amazing! I made this pasta for my wife on our anniversary and she couldn't stop raving about it. The grilled eggplant adds a unique twist that we both loved. Definitely a keeper for our Italian nights.

Vanessa Johnson
September 1, 2020
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Yum! I made this for my family’s Italian night. Everyone just loved how fresh and filling it felt. The grilled eggplant added a great smokey flavor. Next time I think I'll use more feta to kick it up a notch!

Nina
May 12, 2020
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Loved this dish! Super easy and delicious. Made it for my fam on a busy weeknight, and they went nuts over it.

Kevin Thompson
April 4, 2020
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Absolutely banging dish!

Megan
March 17, 2020
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I made the Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Pasta for our pasta night and it was a hit! The flavors were fantastic and my husband couldn't get enough. I loved how simple it was to prepare, and the whole-wheat penne made it feel a bit healthier. Will definitely make this again.

Juli
October 18, 2019
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Merveilleux! Ce plat de pâtes est devenu un veritable favori pour nos soirées familiales. Souvent, je prépare ce recette pendant les weekend, et il fait toujours plaisir! La delicate saveur de l'aubergine grillée et les tomates fraîches rendent le tout exquis. Un vrai bonheur!

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