Description
Here’s an easy one-pot eggplant and mushroom pasta dish bursting with summer flavor and as healthy as it is pretty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small eggplant (10 oz.)
- 8 oz. of Cremini mushrooms
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Pinch of red crushed pepper
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz dried penne pasta
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Dice eggplant into small pieces and sprinkle with salt, mix and set aside for 20-30 min.
- Slice mushrooms. Add all ingredients to a pot, except the eggplant, and bring to a boil. Let it cook at a gentle boil for 10 min.
- Add eggplant and cook for additional 5 min. Add some fresh basil for garnish or vegan parmesan topping.