One Pot Pasta with Aubergine
A delicious and easy one pot pasta dish featuring tender aubergine, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, all cooked together for a flavorful and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 medium aubergine (about 300 grams), diced into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
400 grams canned diced tomatoes
400 grams dried spaghetti
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat.
Add the diced aubergine and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the canned diced tomatoes, dried spaghetti, vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried basil, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked and the liquid has mostly absorbed.
Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the pasta before serving.