Eggplant And Mozzarella

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 2 Cuisine: Italian

A comforting Italian-inspired dish featuring tender eggplant, melty mozzarella, and fresh basil, all tossed with rigatoni in a flavorful tomato sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it combines vibrant flavors and hearty textures that satisfy both pasta lovers and those craving vegetable-based meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 c. crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 c. slivered basil
  • 5 oz. cubed Mozzarella
  • 1/2 c. cooked rigatoni

Instructions

  1. Saute the cubed eggplant with minced garlic in olive oil until tender.
  2. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Toss the sauce with basil, cubed mozzarella, and cooked rigatoni.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

396 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.4g 17% DV
Total Fat 34.2g 44% DV
Carbs 15g 5% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 377.3mg 16% DV
Potassium 152mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 16mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 80mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 7.3mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 185.5mg 14% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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