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Tomato and Eggplant Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner, For Toddlers, Healthy, Main Dishes, Recipes, Summer
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 eggplant chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1/2 yellow onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • Half box (or half lb) pasta of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Grated Parmesan and fresh herbs of your choice (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat a medium sized skillet with the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, saute the onions, tomatoes and eggplant until soft and develop some color. About 5-6 minutes.
  • While you are cooking the veggies u0026 sauce, cook the pasta according to package directions to al dente (it will cook a little longer with the sauce). Save a 1/2 cup of the pasta water and set aside.
  • Into the skillet with the veggies, pour in the crushed tomatoes, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes, then add the pasta water to thin out the sauce.
  • Next, add the pasta to the sauce and stir until it all comes together. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over and cover for 2-3 minutes until cheese has melted. Top with parmesan or fresh herbs.
  • Serve warm with a salad, bread, or on its own in a big bowl to enjoy! You can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Enjoy!:)