Tomato & Aubergine Pasta
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Total: 30 mins
This vegan spin on the Sicilian classic folds meaty aubergines in a rich, herby cherry tomato passata sauce then twirls it with organic pasta.
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390 kcal
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Ingredients you'll need
  • 1 aubergine
  • 3 red onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 330ml cherry tomato passata
  • 180g wholewheat penne
  • A handful of basil
  • 80g kalamata olives
From your kitchen
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
Step by step this way
  • 1.

    Preheat your grill to its highest setting. Trim the tops off the aubergines. Cut the aubergines into small cubes and tumble them onto a baking tray. Pour over 11/2 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then slide under the grill for 10-12 mins till the aubergine pieces are softened and lightly charred. Turn once or twice as they cook, and keep a close eye on them to make sure they don't burn.

  • 2.

    Preheat your grill to its highest setting. Trim the tops off the aubergines. Cut the aubergines into small cubes and tumble them onto a baking tray. Pour over 11/2 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then slide under the grill for 10-12 mins till the aubergine pieces are softened and lightly charred. Turn once or twice as they cook, and keep a close eye on them to make sure they don't burn.

  • 3.

    Preheat your grill to its highest setting. Trim the tops off the aubergines. Cut the aubergines into small cubes and tumble them onto a baking tray. Pour over 11/2 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then slide under the grill for 10-12 mins till the aubergine pieces are softened and lightly charred. Turn once or twice as they cook, and keep a close eye on them to make sure they don't burn.

  • 4.

    Preheat your grill to its highest setting. Trim the tops off the aubergines. Cut the aubergines into small cubes and tumble them onto a baking tray. Pour over 11/2 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then slide under the grill for 10-12 mins till the aubergine pieces are softened and lightly charred. Turn once or twice as they cook, and keep a close eye on them to make sure they don't burn.

  • 5.

    Preheat your grill to its highest setting. Trim the tops off the aubergines. Cut the aubergines into small cubes and tumble them onto a baking tray. Pour over 11/2 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then slide under the grill for 10-12 mins till the aubergine pieces are softened and lightly charred. Turn once or twice as they cook, and keep a close eye on them to make sure they don't burn.

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