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Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant Pasta Recipe

easy and flavorful mediterranean roasted eggplant makes a delicious vegetarian weeknight meal you'll love.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 eggplant
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 10 oz pasta
  • 1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions
 

  • Wash and cut eggplant and then place on paper towel, sprinkle with salt and let sit for about 5-10 minutes.
  • Wash eggplant, pat dry drizzle with olive oil and roast in the oven at 450 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Flip the eggplant and continue to roast for another 5 minutes
  • Meanwhile, cook your pasta per instructions on label.
  • Take out a pan, drizzle with olive oil, add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add cherry tomatoes and cook for several minutes until the tomatoes are soft. Add roasted eggplant to the pan.
  • Add red pepper flakes and marinara sauce, letting everything simmer.
  • Serve over pasta and enjoy!