Brown Rice Penne with Eggplant

Brown Rice Penne with Eggplant
Brown Rice Penne with Eggplant might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains approximately 14g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 351 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. A mixture of brown rice penne, garlic cloves, eggplant, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the brown rice you could follow this main course with the Brown Rice Pudding as a dessert.

Instructions

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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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Drain well.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
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Add eggplant and onion; saut 8 minutes or until onion is browned. Stir in garlic; saut 3 minutes.
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Add salt, pepper, and pasta sauce; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, and cook 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat; stir in basil.
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Toss eggplant mixture with pasta.
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Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese; toss gently. Top evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
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Serve immediately.

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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score25
Dish TypesSide Dish
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