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2026-04-19

Serves / Time / Why it works

Serves 4 | ~35 minutes | Olive oil roasted eggplant adds richness to a light tomato pasta.

Ingredients

• 12 oz whole-wheat pasta
• 1 eggplant, cubed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• Basil for serving

Method

1) Toss eggplant with olive oil and roast at 425°F for 25 minutes.

2) Cook pasta.

3) Simmer garlic, tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes.

4) Toss pasta with sauce and roasted eggplant.

Tips

• Add a spoon of ricotta if desired.
• Use penne or spaghetti.