Healthy Recipes Ingredients Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Eggplant Recipes Eggplant Pomodoro Pasta 4.5 (22) 22 Reviews In this eggplant pasta dish, diced eggplant turns tender when sautéed with garlic and olive oil. Toss with fresh plum tomatoes, green olives and capers and you have a simple, tasty sauce. We like the eggplant pasta sauce over angel hair pasta, but any type will work. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a mixed green salad. By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun As EatingWell's Associate Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Low Added Sugar High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium eggplant, (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 plum tomatoes, diced ⅓ cup chopped pitted green olives 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 4 teaspoons capers, rinsed ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, (optional) 12 ounces whole-wheat angel hair pasta 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, or basil Directions Put a pot of water on to boil. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add tomatoes, olives, vinegar, capers, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper (if using) and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes begin to break down, 5 to 7 minutes more. Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water until just tender, about 6 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and divide the pasta among 6 shallow bowls. Spoon the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle parsley (or basil) on top. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2009 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 283 Calories 7g Fat 50g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 283 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 50g 18% Dietary Fiber 10g 35% Total Sugars 6g Protein 10g 19% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Vitamin A 613IU 12% Vitamin C 11mg 12% Folate 60mcg 15% Sodium 467mg 20% Calcium 46mg 4% Iron 3mg 14% Magnesium 100mg 24% Potassium 418mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved