How to Make Pasta Melanzana - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pasta Melanzana is a traditional Italian pasta dish that features the delicious and versatile eggplant. Also known as aubergine, eggplant is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, and it adds a unique flavor and texture to this dish. This recipe is a perfect way to showcase the eggplant's rich and savory flavor in a simple yet satisfying pasta dish.

The dish starts with sautéing diced eggplant in olive oil until it becomes soft and slightly caramelized. This process brings out...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • 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 olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until softened. Mix in eggplant. Let eggplant cook for 5 minutes without stirring. Then stir and cook until tender, about 5 more minutes.
  • Mix in spinach and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in 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

    297 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 329mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 252mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 507mg