Penne with Eggplant and Mozzarella Recipe

Name: Penne with Eggplant and Mozzarella Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 28-ounce can tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried red chili flakes; 8 ounces mozzarella; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 pound penne pasta; Salt; Pepper

In a twist on Pasta Alla Norma, penne is topped with eggplant, mozzarella, basil, and a light tomato sauce.

Valentine's Day Recipes

Penne with Eggplant and Mozzarella Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Cook 60 mins

Active 20 mins

Total 65 mins

Serves 4 servings

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3 tablespoons olive oil
1 eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
8 ounces mozzarella
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 pound penne pasta
Salt
Pepper

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. When oil is hot but not smoking, add eggplant. Sauté for two minutes, then add tomatoes and chili flakes. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook penne, according to box, until al dente. Drain pasta.
If making for Valentine's Day, cut four 1/8 inch slices of mozzarella. Cut each slice into a heart and set aside. Dice remaining mozzarella.
Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Add penne and mozzarella to sauce pan and stir to combine.
Divide pasta among plates, garnishing each with basil and a mozzarella heart.

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Serious Entertaining: A Family Valentine's Day

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
573	Calories
25g	Fat
69g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	573
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 9g	46%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 734mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 69g	25%
Dietary Fiber 13g	47%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 23g
Vitamin C 30mg	148%
Calcium 385mg	30%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 846mg	18%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.