- Calories 417
- Calories from fat 22%
- Fat 10g
- Sat fat 1g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 143mg
- Carbohydrate 70g
- Fiber 7g
- Sugar 9g
- Protein 13g
Eggplant Pasta Salad
Anna Williams
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the celery and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the eggplant and tomatoes.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the tomato paste, vinegar, ¼ cup water, 2 ½ teaspoons salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and the sugar. Stir into the eggplant mixture.
Step 3
Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat and stir in the capers, pine nuts (if desired), and parsley.
Step 5
Meanwhile, cook the penne according to the package directions. Toss with the remaining oil; let cool. Combine with the eggplant mixture and serve.
wlsec1c885b3703
2017-08-25T10:35:49-04:00
Is this served hot or cold?
dfleming
2015-07-08T19:53:57-04:00
Loved it - with a few modifications! I used a favorite purchased maranara sauce instead of makin it. Made it even easier!
ilovegarlic
2013-09-10T17:15:28-04:00
I made this with a few modifications:
- Added one lb hot Italian sausage
- Added two fresh basil leaves
- Added a splash of red wine vinegar
- Added some dried oregano
- Added some garlic powder
- Forgot about the capers
- Intentionally forgot about the pine nuts (allergy)
If I did this again, I'd throw some fresh minced garlic in the pan before adding the liquid mixture (and not use garlic powder at all). I would not add sugar to the mix either, and may not end up adding the red wine vinegar as a result.
The celery cooks down to basically nothing, or at least it did when I made it. Maybe I sliced the pieces too small? Oh well, the flavor was there without the chunks.
iheartRS13
2010-12-31T07:58:16-05:00
I made this last night, and it turned out delish (with a few substitutes). When I tasted the sause I made in a small bowl it was way too sweet. I had to remake it. I used balsamic vinegar instead of red wine and didn't use any sugar. The pine nuts added a nice crunch/flavor and definitely suggest using them.
bundle
2010-08-09T10:52:20-04:00
Thanks to Becky & Mariannette. I will probably try the olives the first time around and see how that goes. I realize that I should be more relaxed with these recipes, but I don't have much experience and I like for everything to come out PERFECT!!! I know, I know. Thanks again for your help. Some of the comments posted here have helped save me from disasters and of course, some have encouraged me to experiment.
mariannette
2010-07-27T08:50:33-04:00
you do not need the capers. try garlic/fresh basil. relax. experiment with flavors.
bundle
2010-07-24T13:31:49-04:00
What if I don't have the capers? What can I use for a substitute?
Tubby65
2010-07-24T11:37:02-04:00
This recipe sounds delicious. We love eggplant and I can't wait to make this. I will comment soon.
