Name: Penne with Eggplant and Mint
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz Penne Pasta (I used Barilla gluten free); 1 Large Eggplant Cubed into bite size pieces; 1/4 cup EVOO; 4 Cloves Minced Garlic; 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese divided; 2 Tbs Fresh Chopped Mint Leaves; 1 Tbs Sea Salt for the pasta water

Penne with Eggplant and Mint

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This Penne with Eggplant and Mint can be made in about 10 minutes and is bursting with so much flavor!

Author: Sara
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 10
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4-6 1x
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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12 oz Penne Pasta (I used Barilla gluten free)
1 Large Eggplant Cubed into bite size pieces
1/4 cup EVOO
4 Cloves Minced Garlic
1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese divided
2 Tbs Fresh Chopped Mint Leaves
1 Tbs Sea Salt for the pasta water

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Instructions

In a large pot fill 3/4 full with water and bring to boil
Add 1 Tbs Sea Salt and add Penne, cook as directed on package or until al dente
While pasta is cooking start the rest
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining
In a large deep pan add EVOO and heat over med/high heat
When oil starts to shimmer add Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes
Sauté 1 minute
Add Eggplant and toss occasionally until golden brown and tender, about 8-10 minutes
If Eggplant starts to look to dry add a little more EVOO while cooking
Add the cooked Penne to the Eggplant, 1/2 cup of Parmesan and reserved pasta water
Cook 1 minute tossing to mix all ingredients together
Remove from heat and sprinkle Mint and the rest of the Parmesan over the pasta
Enjoy!

Find it online: https://tastefulventure.com/penne-eggplant-mint/