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    24/09/2019 Dinner Recipes

    Aubergine Pasta Bake with Balsamic Tomato Sauce

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    Aubergine pasta bake with a balsamic tomato sauce and topped with plenty of melted cheese is a comforting and filling vegetarian dinner. This eggplant baked pasta is perfect for colder weather.

    Pasta bake is the perfect comfort food 🍴

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    Aubergine Pasta Bake

    This baked pasta is such a dream. Despite how simple it is it's full of so much flavour thanks to the balsamic spiked tomato sauce and the melty aubergines. 

    This is also a great one for meal prep. We were in Oslo over the weekend and I made a big batch of this pasta before we left and stocked the freezer with portions of it ready for easy lunches and dinners when we got back. 

    The whole thing is topped with melted mozzarella and I added a handful of whole cherry tomatoes before baking which burst in the most satisfying way once baked and add loads of juiciness to the whole dish.

    White dish of eggplant baked pasta on a blue background with a wooden bowl of salt in the background

    Close up of wooden spoon in veggie pasta with aubergine

    Why we love this eggplant baked pasta...

    It's a vegetarian recipe which makes it perfect for when you're going meat free but still want a filling and tasty dinner. 

    It's perfect comfort food with plenty of cheese and carbs which makes it a dream meal now that the weather is cooling down.

    It's great for meal prep because it lasts well in the fridge or it can be frozen for easy grab and go lunches and dinners.

    You can add any extras to this recipe from proteins to veggies to bulk it out and make it your own.

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    Close up of tomato pasta with cheese in a white bowl

    Aubergine Pasta Ingredients

    Aubergines: Also known as eggplant in the US, these are cooked into the sauce and get all melty and delicious

    Onion & Garlic: Essentials to any Italian dish

    Pasta: I used fusilli but you can go with any short cut pasta

    Chopped Tomatoes: Whatever your favourite tinned variety is

    Dried Herbs: I used thyme and oregano for that classic Italian flavour

    Balsamic Vinegar: Adds an amazing tangy sweetness to the sauce

    Cherry Tomatoes: These are stirred through the pasta bake whole so that they get all roasted and soft

    Mozzarella: For that crispy cheesy topping

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    White baking dish of tomato and aubergine pasta on a blue surface

    Wooden spoon in a dish of eggplant pasta with mozzarella

    How to make aubergine pasta bake?

    Start the sauce: Cook the pasta. Heat the oil and add the aubergine, cook for a while then add the onion followed by the garlic and cook for a little longer. 

    Finish the sauce: Add the chopped tomatoes to the sauce along with the herbs and balsamic, simmer until thickened.

    Make the pasta bake: Mix the pasta with the sauce and cherry tomatoes. Put in a baking dish and top with the mozzarella then bake until the cheese is melted.

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    White dish of aubergine pasta bake on a blue background

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    Aubergine Pasta Bake with Balsamic Tomato Sauce

    Aubergine pasta bake with a balsamic tomato sauce and topped with plenty of melted cheese is a comforting and filling vegetarian dinner perfect for colder weather.
    4.92 from 12 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 419kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 2 Aubergines chopped
    • 1 Onion chopped
    • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
    • 400 g Pasta
    • 2 400g tins Chopped Tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
    • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
    • 100 g Cherry Tomatoes
    • 150 g Mozzarella
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    Instructions

    • Heat the oven to 200°C/400°. Put a pan of salted water on to get to a boil. Heat the olive oil in a large oven proof pot over a medium heat and add the aubergine and plenty of salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until beginning to soften then add the onion and cook for another couple of minutes.
    • Add the garlic and cook for a couple more minutes then pour in the chopped tomatoes, thyme, oregano and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until thickened.
    • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes until slightly underdone. Drain then add to the tomato and aubergine mixture along with the cherry tomatoes. Stir together then tear over the mozzarella. Place in the oven 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
    Nutrition Facts
    Aubergine Pasta Bake with Balsamic Tomato Sauce
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 419 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 4g20%
    Cholesterol 20mg7%
    Sodium 358mg15%
    Potassium 831mg24%
    Carbohydrates 68g23%
    Fiber 9g36%
    Sugar 12g13%
    Protein 17g34%
    Vitamin A 442IU9%
    Vitamin C 21mg25%
    Calcium 209mg21%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
     
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    Comments

    1. Romina says

      September 25, 2019 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      I love how easy this is! Aubergine is such an underrated vegetable!

      Reply
    2. kim says

      September 25, 2019 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      Such a fabulous recipe! This was so easy and flavorful! A new favorite!

      Reply
    3. Dannii says

      September 25, 2019 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      What a vibrant pasta bake. Such a great way to use aubergine too.

      Reply
    4. Julia says

      September 25, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Love the colors and flavors of this pasta bake! Putting it on my menu for next week 🙂

      Reply

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