Name: Aubergine & Goat’s Cheese Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 aubergines, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 300g pasta; 200g goat's cheese, crumbled; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Aubergine & Goat’s Cheese Pasta Recipe

Frieda Prentice Modified: February 17, 2024

Photos of Aubergine & Goat’s Cheese Pasta Recipe

How To Make Aubergine & Goat’s Cheese Pasta

There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 aubergines, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
300g pasta
200g goat’s cheese, crumbled
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried chili flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the sliced aubergines on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the roasted aubergines to the pan and toss to coat in the garlic and chili oil.
Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the aubergines. Pour in the reserved cooking water and toss everything together.
Add the crumbled goat’s cheese and gently stir until the cheese begins to melt and coat the pasta.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve the Aubergine & Goat’s Cheese Pasta warm and enjoy!