Pasta Melanzana

Name: Pasta Melanzana
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 0.75 cup bow tie (farfalle) pasta; 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; salt and pepper; 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; cracked black pepper to taste

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One of my favorite ways to eat eggplant! Use any small pasta in interesting shapes like bowties, rotini, or seashells.

Recipe by SPEARL20

12

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

¾ cup bow tie (farfalle) pasta
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
cracked black pepper to taste

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir until softened. Mix in the eggplant. Let the eggplant cook for 5 minutes without stirring. Then stir and cook until tender, about 5 more minutes.
Mix in the spinach and season with salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in the drained pasta and lemon juice along with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining cheese and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297	Calories
22g	Fat
17g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	29%
Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 329mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 16mg	78%
Calcium 252mg	19%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 507mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.