Grilled Eggplant Pasta: A Flavorful Dinner Ready in 30 Minutes!
A delicious and quick grilled eggplant pasta dish that can be prepared in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 medium eggplant, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the eggplant for about 3-4 minutes on each side until tender and grill marks appear.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to soften.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet along with the grilled eggplant and fresh basil.
- Toss everything together and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg