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Home » Course » Main Dish » Tomato, Eggplant and Sausage Pasta

Tomato, Eggplant and Sausage Pasta

By: Rosemary Published: August 10, 2020 Updated on: August 10, 2020

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This Tomato, Eggplant & Sausage Pasta recipe is the perfect way to add some garden fresh eggplant and fresh herbs. It’s fast, easy and makes the perfect anytime Pasta Dish. Everyone will love it!

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This easy pasta dish is a good way to use up some summer eggplant and tomatoes, adding the addition of a couple of Italian sausages makes it perfect. I usually make this dish with a short Penne pasta (the Italian’s favourite) or if you like long pasta, such as spaghetti or bucatini that would work also. So whatever pasta you fancy go for it.

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    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
      • * 1 can of Pelati Tomatoes (nothing added) is a good substitute.
      • EXTRAS
    • Instructions 
      • *If using canned tomatoes add with spices once the eggplant starts to become translucent and the sausage starts to brown.
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

How to make it

Cut the eggplant into cubes and toss with a little salt, leave for about 20 minutes in the bowl

eggplant in a bowl with salt

Drain the liquid but do not rinse the eggplant. In a large frying pan on low to medium heat add olive oil, eggplant, chopped sausage, fresh tomatoes, spices, and water.

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Stir and continue to cook on low to medium heat, (stirring often) until sausage, tomatoes & eggplant are cooked (we like the tomatoes slightly dried).

cooked veggies and spices in a black pan

Toss with cooked pasta of choice and a half ladle of pasta water, cook on high heat for about 45-60 seconds stirring constantly. Top with fresh chopped basil leaves and freshly grated parmesan cheese, serve immediately. 

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    What is the perfect eggplant?

    The best eggplant has a skin that is taut and shiny, the pulp should be spongy and white, and the seeds should be barely visible and not black. Black seeds could be a sign of a bitter eggplant. 

    How to cook eggplant

    Trim the eggplant from the top and the bottom, remove the peel and cut into medium sized chunks. Place in a medium large bowl, sprinkle with 1/2 -1 teaspoon of salt, depending on the amount of eggplant, toss together and let sit for about 20-30 minutes. Drain the excess liquid from the bowl, but never rinse the eggplant.

    sausage pasta in a black pan with sprinkled parmesan cheese on top

    Can you use canned tomatoes?

    Yes you can, just be sure to use peeled tomatoes, that have nothing added to the can. The canned tomatoes should be added with the spices and water once the eggplant starts to become translucent and the sausage starts to brown. Cook on low heat until it starts to thicken.

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    So if you are looking for a new way to serve eggplant then why don’t you give this Tomato, Eggplant & Sausage Pasta Recipe a try and let me know what you think. Buon Appetito!

    sausage pasta in a black pan

    sausage pasta in a black pan with some on a silver spoon

    Tomato, Eggplant and Sausage Pasta

    Rosemary Molloy
    A delicious Italian pasta dish, tomato, eggplant and sausage pasta.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Pasta
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 119 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 medium eggplants (skinned and cut into cubes)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 -3 Italian sausages (skinned & broken into pieces)
    • 14 grape or cherry tomatoes (halved)*
    • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
    • 4-5 fresh basil leaves (or 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried)
    • 1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes if desired
    • 1/4 cup water (60 grams)

    * 1 can of Pelati Tomatoes (nothing added) is a good substitute.

      EXTRAS

      • freshly grated parmesan cheese for topping
      • 3-4 cups cooked pasta of choice

      Instructions
       

      • In a medium/large bowl add the cubed eggplant toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt, leave for about 20-30 minutes, drain any excess liquid but do not rinse before adding to the pan.
      • In a large frying pan on low to medium heat, add the olive oil, the eggplant, chopped sausage, fresh tomatoes*, spices, and water, stir and continue to cook on low to medium heat, (stirring often, so the mixture does not burn) until sausage, tomatoes & eggplant are cooked (we like the tomatoes slightly dried). Toss with 3 -4 cups cooked pasta and 1/2 a ladle of pasta water, cook on high heat for about 45-60 seconds stirring constantly. Top with fresh chopped basil leaves and freshly grated parmesan cheese, serve immediately. Enjoy!

      *If using canned tomatoes add with spices once the eggplant starts to become translucent and the sausage starts to brown.

        Notes

        Since you are salting the eggplant, taste for salt before mixing with the pasta. I also use a very small amount of salt in the pasta water. 
        About 2 cups of dry pasta will equal 3 1/2 - 4 cups cooked.

        Nutrition

        Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 151mgPotassium: 524mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.6mg
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        Updated from September 9, 2014

         

         

         

         

         

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