Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"Everything I eat has been proved by some doctor or other to be a deadly poison, and everything I don't eat has been proved to be indispensable for life. But I go marching on."--George Bernard Shaw

Eggplant, tomato, and mozzarella Pasta Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Eggplant, tomato, and mozzarella Pasta is from ACIM's Cooking on a Budget, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 pound penne pasta (1⁄2 box)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium eggplant (about 1 1⁄4 pounds), cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
salt and black pepper
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella (or shredded), cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
1/4 cup torn fresh mint or basil leaves
Directions:
Directions:
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Save ¼ cup of the cooking water. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the eggplant. Cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic, red pepper, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook, tossing, until the tomatoes soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato mixture to the pasta, along with the mozzarella and saved cooking water. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with the mint or basil.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

265W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!