Italian Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

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Tender roasted eggplant combined with fresh tomato sauce and garlic tossed with al dente spaghetti for a comforting Italian pasta dish. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs eggplant, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut 1 medium eggplant into 1-inch cubes and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until golden and tender, stirring halfway through.
  2. Step 2: While eggplant roasts, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  3. Step 3: Heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Add 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp salt, and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Step 4: Stir roasted eggplant and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil into the sauce. Add the drained spaghetti and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water 2 tbsp at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.
  5. Step 5: Serve pasta topped with 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese and additional basil if desired.

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