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Easy Grilled Eggplant Rollatini Pasta

Easy Grilled Eggplant Rollatini Pasta

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 pound of spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 cups of tomato purree
  • 1 cup of ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup of white wine
  • 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp of crushed red pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5-6 leaves of fresh basil to garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to directions on the package.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium heat and spray with nonstick spray.
  • While waiting for the pasta to cook, slice the eggplant into equally thick slices. Drizzle on 2 tablespoons of eggplant and season as desired with salt and pepper.
  • Lay slices of eggplant on the grill pan and let them cook for 3 minutes. Do not touch them until you are ready to flip them. Flip and cook on the other side for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • When the pasta is finished cooking, drain the pasta water and return the pasta to the cooking pot. Reduce the burner to low heat. Toss with 1/2 cup of white wine and let cook for about 5 minutes. Then add the tomato puree, cheeses, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Cook over low heat until the sauce is warmed through.
  • Dice the eggplant and toss it in or serve it over top in slices.
  • Garnish with additional cheese and fresh basil.

Notes

I used gluten free pasta but feel free to substitute your favorite pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g
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