Spicy Eggplant Penne with Garlic & Tomatoes

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

2 eggplants (aubergines)
10.6 oz (300 g) dried whole wheat penne
2 tbsp chili oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced
14 oz (400 g) tin plum tomatoes, with juices
chili flakes, to taste
salt & black pepper, to taste

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

437

Fats

9 g

Protein

12 g

Carbs

77 g

Instructions

  • Halve eggplants and blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove and chop into 1 in (3 cm) chunks.
  • In same water, cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • Heat chili oil in a large pan. Add eggplants, salt, and pepper. Fry on high heat, stirring regularly.
  • Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in tomatoes, breaking them up, and stir in chili flakes. Simmer until pasta is ready.
  • Drain pasta, reserving some cooking water. Toss pasta with sauce, adding cooking water as needed. Serve.