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Eggplant Pasta

A bowl of eggplant pasta.

Roasted eggplant rounds out the flavor of this delicious pasta dish. A weeknight dinner winner!

Ingredients

  • Eggplant, cut into cubes
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • 1 diced onion
  • Ground lamb
  • Cooked pasta of your choice
  • Greek yogurt
  • Chopped fresh dill
  • Crumbled feta cheese
  • Lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Roast cubed eggplant with plenty of olive oil and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, or until soft and tender.

  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté diced onion and ground lamb until the onion is translucent and the lamb is browned and cooked through.

  3. Toss the sautéed mixture with your favorite cooked pasta. Stir in a dollop of Greek yogurt, plenty of chopped dill, crumbled feta, and a bit of lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.