Tortiglioni Melanzana

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 5
Tortiglioni Melanzana recipe for a scrumptious dinner
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
1 carrot , finely chopped
1 can whole peeled tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
1 eggplant , thinly sliced
10 ounces tortiglioni ( tube-shaped ) pasta
2 tablespoons pitted Kalamata olives , sliced
2 tablespoons grated Grana Padano cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
600
Sugar
5g
Fat
35g
Tortiglioni Melanzana is a popular Italian dish that combines two staples of Italian cuisine: eggplant and pasta. This dish is hearty and filling while also being simple and quick to prepare, making it ideal for a busy weeknight dinner. The sauce is a quick homemade tomato sauce that complements the crispy eggplant slices and the tube-shaped tortiglioni pasta. The pasta is coated in the sauce, which provides a deliciously tangy and slightly sweet flavor to contrast with the slightly bitter yet crispy eggplant slices. Topped with a small dollop of mayonnaise, this dish is rich and filling.

Instructions

1.In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add onion and carrot.
2.Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and tender.
3.Add whole peeled tomatoes and sugar. Bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4.Season with salt and pepper.
5.In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil then fry the thin slices of eggplant.
6.Once the eggplant is browned and crispy, remove from skillet and let them drain excess oil on paper towels
7.In a large pot, cook tortiglioni pasta according to package instructions.
8.Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, add in the sliced kalamata olives and Grana Padano cheese.
9.Toss to combine and turn off the heat.
10.Serve hot, topping each plate with a small dollop of mayonnaise.

PROS

Tortiglioni Melanzana is a very satisfying and flavorful dish.

The dish is surprisingly quick and easy to prepare.

The dish requires very few ingredients, so it’s budget-friendly.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the frying of the eggplant.

The dish may lack variety in texture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplant is a low-fat, high-fiber food, high in vitamins and minerals.
Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C, potassium and lycopene, which has been linked to lower risk of some types of cancer.
Olive oil used for cooking is rich in monounsaturated fats, which may promote heart health and lower inflammation.

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