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roasted eggplant pasta

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For roasted eggplant pasta

  • 1
    eggplant
  • 1
    red pepper
  • 1
    onion
  • 2
    tomatoes
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper
  • 1/4 c
    cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 lb
    spaghetti pasta

How To Make roasted eggplant pasta

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut eggplant, pepper, onion, tomatoes in half and place on a baking sheet with garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in oven for 40 minutes.
  • 2
    Remove peel from eggplant and bell pepper and place in food processor with onion, tomatoes and garlic. Pulse until smooth.
  • 3
    Add cheese and 1/4 cup basil pulsing again until smooth.
  • 4
    Cook pasta according to manufacture’s suggestion in salted water. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup water pasta cooked in.
  • 5
    Toss pasta with eggplant sauce and a bit of the pasta water if sauce is too thick. Serve topped with chopped basil.
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