Pasta With Eggplant

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A flavorful pasta dish featuring sautéed eggplant, mushrooms, and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a comforting vegetarian dinner that highlights Mediterranean-inspired flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. pasta shells
  • 1/4 c. olive oil, divided
  • 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the eggplant until lightly browned; remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add 2 more tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion for 2 minutes.
  4. Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic; cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked eggplant to the skillet, add tomato sauce, heavy cream, and thyme; simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Toss the cooked pasta shells with the eggplant mixture and serve while hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

420 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.4g 9% DV
Total Fat 38.2g 49% DV
Carbs 19.5g 7% DV
Fiber 5.3g 19% DV
Sugar 4.2g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 165.8mg 7% DV
Potassium 391.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 28.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 168.3mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 43.2mg 48% DV
Vitamin D 7mcg 35% DV
Calcium 131.5mg 10% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV

* % 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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