Fusilli with Feta

Serves 6
Time 1 hr 25 min

Roasted eggplant and red bell peppers are a great match for feta cheese in this main course pasta dish. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves to the finished pasta, if desired.

Special Diets:

VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
    1 pounddried fusilli pasta
    1/3 cupextra-virgin olive oil
    3 clovesgarlic, crushed
    1 bunchSwiss chard, washed but not dried, stems cut into 1-inch pieces, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
    1 largered bell pepper, roasted, peeled and chopped
    1/2 poundfeta cheese, crumbled
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
    1 teaspoonfinely chopped fresh thyme
    1 teaspoonfinely chopped fresh rosemary

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Method

Preheat oven to 350°F.


Arrange eggplant on a lightly oiled baking sheet in a single layer and roast until tender and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.


Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.


Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain and reserve.


Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pan over low heat.


Add garlic, cover and cook gently until the oil is fragrant, about 20 minutes. Take care that the garlic does not brown.


Remove garlic from the pot and discard.


Increase the heat to medium, and add the chard stems.


Cook until tender, about 8 minutes.


Add chard leaves, cover, and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.


Add red peppers and reserved eggplant, and stir to combine.


Remove from the heat, and add the cooked and drained pasta, cheese, pepper, thyme and rosemary. Toss gently to combine.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

530

Total Fat

21g

Saturated Fat

7g

Cholesterol

35mg

Sodium

570mg

Total Carbohydrate

68g

Dietary Fiber

7g

Total Sugars

8g

Protein

18g

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