A rich and aromatic pasta dish made with tender eggplant, juicy tomatoes, garlic, and sour cream. The eggplant creates a wonderfully creamy sauce, while Parmesan adds the perfect finishing touch.

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Creamy Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Pasta with Parmesan

Ingredients

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• 1 medium eggplant
• A handful of cherry tomatoes
• Olive oil, for cooking
• Pasta of your choice
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Oregano, to taste
• Pasta water, as needed
• Grated Parmesan, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Eggplant & Tomatoes

   • Wash the eggplant thoroughly and cut it in half.
   • Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
   • Heat a large pan and add a drizzle of olive oil.
   • Place the eggplant cut-side down in the pan, followed by the tomatoes.
   • Cook until the vegetables soften and become beautifully browned.
   • Turn the eggplant and tomatoes as needed so they cook evenly.

1. Cook the Pasta

   • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
   • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
   • Reserve some of the pasta water before draining.

1. Make the Eggplant Sauce

   • Remove the skin from the cooked eggplant.
   • Mash the eggplant directly in the pan, or blend it until smooth if you prefer.
   • Add 2–3 tablespoons of reserved pasta water.
   • Season with salt, black pepper, and oregano.
   • Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes.
   • Remove the skins from the tomatoes and add them to the sauce.
   • Stir in the finely chopped garlic.

1. Add the Cream & Pasta

   • Add 2 tablespoons of sour cream and mix well.
   • Add the cooked pasta to the pan.
   • Pour in a little more pasta water to loosen the sauce.
   • Toss everything together and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.

1. Serve

   • Transfer the pasta to serving plates.
   • Generously sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
   • Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

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