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Protein

14.6g / 11%

Carbohydrates

79.4g / 64%

Fats

13.1g / 24%

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Penne Arrabbiata with Roasted Eggplants

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Italian Main course

Penne Arrabbiata with Roasted Eggplants

Name: Penne Arrabbiata with Roasted Eggplants
Prep time: PM0.00T
Cook time: PM30.00T
Total time: PM30.00T
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 750 g Eggplant; 1 tbsp salt; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; palm kernel; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 2 Cloves Garlic; 2 tsp Spices; chili powder; 2 cups Tomato products; canned; puree; without salt added; 0.5 cup Water; 2 cubes MAGGI® Chicken Bouillon; 0.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper; 1 tsp Spices; marjoram; dried; 1 tsp dried oregano; 500 g Pasta; dry; unenriched; 8 cups Water; 0.25 cup Basil; fresh; 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

30Min

Easy

Ingredients

6 Servings

750 g

Eggplant

1 tbsp

salt

2 tbsp

Vegetable oil, palm kernel

2 tbsp

Olive oil

2 Cloves

Garlic

2 tsp

Spices, chili powder

2 cups

Tomato products, canned, puree, without salt added

0.5 cup

Water

2 cubes

MAGGI® Chicken Bouillon

0.5 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

1 tsp

Spices, marjoram, dried

1 tsp

dried oregano

500 g

Pasta, dry, unenriched

8 cups

Water

0.25 cup

Basil, fresh

2 tbsp

Parmesan cheese

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Nutrition Value

Energy

484.85 kcal

Protein

14.58 g

Carbohydrates

79.44 g

Fats

13.09 g

Information per serving

Step 1

Place eggplant cubes in a mixing bowl, dredge with salt and allow to sit for 30 mins for the juices to render out. Drain and discard juices and coat with vegetable oil.

Step 2

Place eggplant on a baking sheet and grill in the oven until soft and slightly golden brown on all sides. Remove and allow to cool.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add garlic and chili and cook until soft, taking care not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

Add hot water, MAGGI® Chicken Bouillon, tomatoes, black pepper, marjoram, and oregano to the pan and allow to cook for 10 mins.

Step 5

Cook pasta in boiling water until aldente. Drain pasta, and discard water.

Step 6

Add cooked pasta to the sauce, and mix over low heat until evenly coated.

Step 7

Add grilled eggplant pieces and basil to the pasta and gently toss.

Step 8

Place on a coated pasta large platter and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Step 1 of 8

Place eggplant cubes in a mixing bowl, dredge with salt and allow to sit for 30 mins for the juices to render out. Drain and discard juices and coat with vegetable oil.