Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Burrata

Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Burrata

Bold, briny, and a little spicy

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

646
Calories
26g
Fat
84g
Carbohydrates
21g
Protein
40mg
Cholesterol
739mg
Sodium
Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Burrata

Recipe Description

Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Burrata, this delicious pasta is like comfort in a bowl, and it’s perfect for cool spring nights. Pan-grilled eggplants and bell peppers, conchiglie pasta, all tossed with a flavorful tomato-basil sauce. Plus, green olives for surprising texture and taste. Serve topped with deliciously creamy burrata cheese, a grind or two of fresh black pepper, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Every bite of this pasta is mouth-wateringly enticing.

My favorite cut of pasta for this Italian-inspired recipe is a shell-shaped conchiglie pasta, but orecchiette pasta is an equally great option. If you can’t find either one, use whatever cut of pasta you have on hand or your family enjoys. Any of these will work well: penne pasta, farfalle pasta, and fusilli pasta. Enjoy!

To make the Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Burrata, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Burrata

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook pasta

    15 min
    Step 1 - Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Burrata

    Cook 10 ounces conchiglie pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water.

  2. 2

    Season eggplants and red bell peppers

    1 min
    Step 2 - Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Burrata

    In a bowl, place the eggplants and bell peppers. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Mix to combine.

  3. 3

    Roast eggplants and red bell peppers

    10 min
    Step 3 - Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Burrata

    Heat a large grill pan and roast the eggplants and bell peppers until golden-brown grill marks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the eggplants and bell peppers and grill until tender and well-marked on the second side, 3 to 4 minutes more. Grill in batches if needed, transferring to a plate as done.

  4. 4

    Cook shallots, garlic, and chili

    7 min
    Step 4 - Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Burrata

    Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan. Add 1 diced shallot, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 minced chili. Cook for 5 minutes until soft. Season with salt to taste.

  5. 5

    Add basil and olives

    1 min
    Step 5 - Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Burrata

    Add in ¼ cup basil leaves chiffonade and 4 ounces pitted green olives. Mix to combine and cook for 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Add tomato paste

    1 min
    Step 6 - Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Burrata

    Stir in 2 ½ tablespoons tomato paste and cook for another 1 minute.

  7. 7

    Add pasta cooking water

    1 min
    Step 7 - Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Burrata

    Add in ¾ cup cooking water, mix and simmer for 1 minute more or until the sauce is thickened to your liking.

  8. 8

    Add pasta and veggies

    1 min
    Step 8 - Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Burrata

    Add the cooked pasta and grilled vegetables to the tomato-basil sauce and mix to combine. Add a splash of cooking water to loosen the sauce if desired. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Pasta with Roasted Eggplant & Burrata

    Serve topped with burrata cheese, fresh black pepper, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Diana Parker
January 16, 2025
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This pasta is a family favorite for spring nights. So simple yet delicious.

Wendy
September 19, 2024
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Superb! We made this pasta on a cool night, and my kids asked for seconds. The burrata adds a creamy touch that rounds out the flavors perfectly. It’s now a family favorite!

Felicia
July 2, 2024
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Wow! My family loved this pasta! The roasted eggplant added a smokey flavor that made everyone smile at the table. I made it for our anniversary dinner, and it was perfect! Thank you for this amazing recipe!

Nina Campbell
May 28, 2024
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This pasta dish is truly exceptional. I made it for friends on a chilly evening, and we all loved it. The eggplant and burrata made it so creamy and delightful. Thanks for sharing!

Olivia
October 12, 2023
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Yum! I made this pasta last weekend for my friends and we all went crazy. The roasted eggplant gave it the perfect flavor punch, and that burrata? Just wow! It's simple, quick, and totally a crowd-pleaser. I'm still dreaming about it! This is my new go-to dish for spring nights!

Ellie
October 6, 2023
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Simply delicious dish! My husband and I had it on a cozy night, warming our hearts and souls. Will surely make again!

Zara
June 17, 2023
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Superb recipe, loved making it with my hubby!

Clara Johnson
June 16, 2023
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OMG, this pasta rocked my world! Made it for a cozy night and it felt like a hug in a bowl! Can't get over the burrata! 💖

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