Dinner

Pasta Arrabbiata with Eggplant is for Dinner.

Pasta Arrabbiata with Eggplant takes several minutes to prepare.

Pasta Arrabbiata with Eggplant takes 30 minutes to cook.

Pasta Arrabbiata with Eggplant makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Pasta Arrabbiata with Eggplant are:

Salt
1 pound penne rigate
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 -3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (eyeball it)
1 large eggplant, peeled and chopped
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
Flat leaf parsley, finely chopped (a generous handful)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup ricotta cheese
20 basil leaves, shredded
1 cup arugula leaves, chopped
Grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano cheese, to pass around the table

Here is how you make Pasta Arrabbiata with Eggplant:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving a ladle of the water.While the pasta is working, in a large, deep skillet, heat the EVOO, 4 turns of the pan, the garlic and the crushed red pepper over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant, season with salt and cook until tender, 12-15 minutes. Using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon, break up the eggplant into a coarse, thick sauce. Stir in the tomatoes and heat through, then stir in the parsley and simmer for a couple of minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the reserved pasta cooking water, add the pasta and toss.To serve, divide the pasta among 4 shallow plates or bowls. Place 1/4 cup ricotta cheese alongside each serving (to mix into each bite of the pasta as you eat it). Sprinkle with the basil and arugula. Pass Parmigiano Reggiano around the table.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AUSSIEGINNIE.

The nutritional information for Pasta Arrabbiata with Eggplant is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 187.0

• Total Fat: 14.1 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 236.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
• Protein: 3.0 g

The dietary needs meet for Pasta Arrabbiata with Eggplant is Vegetarian