Spicy Eggplant and Pasta with Pancetta

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Spicy Eggplant and Pasta with Pancetta

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil

⅓ pound pancetta bacon

diced

1 eggplant

diced

1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce

1 (10.5 ounce) container cherry tomatoes

halved

½ cup red wine

2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

or to taste

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

or to taste

1 teaspoon garlic salt

or to taste

1 pinch white sugar

or to taste

1 pinch ground white pepper

or to taste

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

Parmesan Focaccia Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook until browned on the edges about 5 minutes. Add eggplant and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; cook until eggplant is slightly softened about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Pour marinara sauce tomatoes and wine into the skillet. Add red pepper flakes black pepper garlic salt sugar and white pepper. Stir and cover. Let sauce simmer until flavors combine about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 11 minutes. Drain; mix with the sauce.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Eggplant and Pasta with Pancetta

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 537

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.7g 33%

Carbohydrates: 81g 26%

Dietary Fiber: 9.5g 38%

Sugars: 16.2g

Fat: 15.9g 25%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 11.6mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 1357.6IU 27%

Niacin Equivalents: 12mg 92%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 14.7mg 25%

Folate: 43.1mcg 11%

Calcium: 61.5mg 6%

Iron: 4mg 23%

Magnesium: 87.1mg 31%

Potassium: 940mg 26%

Sodium: 1037.8mg 42%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 143.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.