A delightful combination of eggplants, canned tomatoes and spinach taglierini make this pasta dish a delicious and satisfying main course meal, and you won't even miss the meat.
- 250 g Spinach taglierini or linguini
- 2 Large aubergine
- 8 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 clove Garlic, crushed
- 2/3 can Crushed canned tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp Crushed dried chillies
- 1/4 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 handful Chopped spring onions (or basil leaves)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cut off the tops and bases of each eggplant and cut across into two. Cut each piece lengthways into thick sticks. Place into a colander and sprinkle them with one teaspoon of salt. Place the colander over a bowl and leave the eggplants for 40 minutes to disgorge some of their juices. Pat the eggplants dry with kitchen paper to remove the salt and excess juices.
- Heat 6 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add in the aubergine pieces and fry, turning occasionally, until golden-brown all over. Remove with a slotted spoon and place onto a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain.
- Fill a large pot with enough water and bring to the boil. Add the salt, then the spinach taglierini and cook according to packet instructions, or until al dente. Shortly before the pasta is ready, add the remaining olive oil and the garlic to the frying pan and return it to the heat.
- As soon as the garlic begins to sizzle, add the crushed chillies, dried oregano and the tomatoes and cook over a high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the eggplants and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add in chopped spring onions or basil leaves and mix well.
- Drain the cooked spinach taglierini and divide into 2-3 bowls. Spoon the eggplant mixture over. Serve right away with some shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Just looking to that pic makes me want pasta right now and it is only 7 in the morning.
your meal always look beautiful and sound healthy.
what an elegant meal!! so impressive as always. thank you for sharing this and have a great day.
Ooh yum! I have been trying to eat more eggplants lately (despite the fact it used to be one of my least favorite food) and this recipe looks like a keeper! Thanks for sharing.
That is one perfect pasta dish. It looks hearty and flavorful.
So colorful and tasty looking! A perfect pasta dish for the warm season.
Cheers,
Rosa
Absolutely will be my fave.. looks YUM! ^,6
Thanks for sharing this, Angie. My vegetarian sister would appreciate this!
Looks delicious with chunky bits of eggplant. Eggplant and tomato is a great combination
I just love eggplants with pasta. This is very similar to Pasta alla Norma, that I ordered often when visiting Sicily last year
That eggplant looks fabulous in this dish!
Feel like digging into that plate. Look delicious and so yummy!
That is a beautiful dish! Lovely composition - healthy and flavorful!
Beautiful photos! They make me want to reach in and grab a fork-full of that delicious pasta.
Looks so good and I don't even care for eggplant! But my daughter does and I will have to make her this recipe.
Ohmigoodness! Gorgeous pasta and by the looks of those ingredients, its more than just a pretty face :) Thanks for sharing!
Angie-This is the most favorite of all pasta sauces that my family loves the most, besides the simple marinara sauce. Eggplants pieces, or little chunks sauteed to perfection, with the favorite Italian spices, and chili pepper flakes. Yumm! Picture perfect...as a matter of fact, the picture is always "perfect" of all your amazing foods, and desserts!
I have an award for you to pick up on my blog, your name is on the list.
Congratulations, well deserved!
Angie, this pasta dish looks superb and very hearty. I adore eggplants.
Enjoy your Sunday.
You had me at eggplant! Looks delicious...
What a lovely pasta. I'm sure this tases every bit as good as it looks. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary
Beautiful pictures, agreed it's so inviting!
great combination, tomatoes and eggplants
Eggplants and tomatoes in a recipe just meld so beautifully together. But add in my beloved pasta - who needs meat?
Looks fantastic! Your photos are insisting that I take a bite and yet I can't!
that looks tempting!
I love the look of this pasta dish! Looks amazingly good with the eggplant on the top!
I have a serious love of eggplant these days, I buy one almost every time I am at the store. Great dish to highlight it!
Looks so restaurant-y and classy... Lovely flavorful dish...
This is a beautiful delicious meal. Love the generous topping!
Love the spinach taghierini and the combination with eggplants in pasta dishes is absolutely delicious.
This really is a beautiful and tempting bowl of pasta! The eggplant adds so much to the dish!
I like anything with eggplants and your dish is perfect!
Meatless pasta dish, that's something I will definitely try out. Thanks for sharing, Angie!
Lovely , delicious and colourful...
Wonderful pasta dish,makes me hungry..
I really do love eggplant and this is probably my favorite way to enjoy it;-)
Beautiful dish with lovely flavors and colors, looks like a nice bottle of red wine too;-)
Wow..that looks amazing! Wish I had one of those gorgeous plates in front me now. I guess I'll just have to make it :)
What a great combination of flavors! Wish I had a bowl of it right now. Delish!
Angie, the colors, the flavors. I can't think anything to say except a glass of chardonnay with this meal would make for a perfect summer evening.
Velva
Oh, this looks rich and amazing. The colors are so deep and inviting, I would love a big plate of this!
this pasta dish looks so good! and that wine in the background speaks of a very relaxing meal time..
This is a beautiful spring dish!
I'll have this plate of meatless pasta anytime...
beautiful clicks :D
I LOVE this combination - eggplant and tomato!! I cook them pretty often. Pair them with spinach pasta is such a wonderful idea and I really love your presentation from the first picture. It looks so elegant and beautiful!
Oh my..it got me so excited.You have a very lovely place here and your dishes are all so good.I am your newest follower!!!!!!!!
YUMS! I definitely won't miss my meat!
Sooo yummy!!!
Love the colours and flavours! Beautiful and healthy meal!
wow awesome dish can I come over
I love how "meaty" aubergines and olives can taste. Great dish!
An awesome pasta dish, love the eggplants here!
What a flavor fest you've got going on here. I wish I had a bowl full!
What a delightful pasta dish Angie! Who needs meat with this recipe! It's perfect and delicious I'm certain, a rich man's meal I'd say! I'm taking note of every detail of this dish so as not to miss any flavor! Cheers!!!
I swear, Angie, it must be like eating at a fine dinning restaurant at your house every night! My goodness that plate looks elegant and delicious!!
Oh what a treat for and for soul...wonderful!
Oo, that looks SO delicious! It looks very elegant too - and light enough for spring.
What a wonderful meal! This one is definitely going on m menu plans for next week - Yum!
This is a classic recipe. I adore eggplant, tomato and garlic. You can never go wrong. Thanks for sharing this.
Oh Angies..this looks delicious....
Oh! What a beautiful and elegant pasta dish...like the spinach pasta...looks very yummie. Have a wonderful week Angie :-)
Looks fantastic ~ I could devour it all in no time :))
US Masala
All of the colors and veggies in this dish make me so happy! Simple and satisfying pasta dishes are the best!
Those vegetables and sauce piled up high on the pasta look so appetizing! I don't think I'll miss the meat :)
I had never heard of taglierini before this, but it looks absolutely delicious and I love the flavors that you used! I bet it must taste even better than it looks. Great job on this mouthwatering meal, Angie!
I love this Angie and I love eggplants are delicious! Nice recipe! xxgloria
What a marvelous combo, Angie! You could go on with eggplant recipes forever as far as I'm concerned. I love it. Looks marvelous paired with the spinach pasta too. Very tempting for dinner tonight! :)
Wow, I am absolutely in love with this pasta, it looks so rich and full of delicious flavour.
*kisses* HH
Yummylicious meal! I love pasta and you make it so colorful, love to have it!
What an elegant looking pasta dish! I adore eggplants and use them all the time, a perfect match with tomatoes.
I love eggplant! That looks too good not to try... great recipe!
I love lots of vegetables with pasta! The color of the spinach taglierini looks great in this dish.
This looks so yummy! I can;t wait until my garden bursts with eggplant. This pasta will be a great way to use them up!
Oh my gosh you gave whole new dimension and meaning to vegetables with this dish. I might even convert to vegetarian.
I love eggplants with pasta. This looks so pretty and tasty!
Querida Angie me encanta la berenjenas y la pasta es una delicia un plato tentador,cariños y abrazos.
fabulous colourful pasta
Beautiful flavours and amazing photographs as always, Angie.
Yes. I am quite sure I won't miss the meat!
I always feel hungry when I drop by your place :p Your pasta looks delicious even without meat...love it, so healthy too!
Eggplant and tomato are so good together -- eggplant parmesan is one of my favorites. I'd love to try this healthier and just as tasty dish!
This is just soooo delicious looking pasta. Can't help it! Slurp...
Kristy
I love eggplant,this dish really looks health and delicious. Love these types of flavorful but easy dishes :)
This is beautiful & I can't wait to make it!!!
I'm really loving the colours in this dish and the combination of flavours is just impeccable. Delicious recipe!
Just the kind of pasta I love and the eggplant sauce is such a delight next to the spinach pasta!
Oh, I love eggplant with pasta and this just sounds delicious. This is the perfect dish to make midweek
Wow... this is so yummy, I love every component. I am really gonna try this!
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