Aubergine and Mozzarella Pasta

Chunky aubergine, tasty pine nuts and melt-in-the-mouth mozzarella turn this pasta dish into a flavoursome feast

Aubergine and Mozzarella Pasta

Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g 14oz penne pasta
  • 1 aubergine sliced or cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 400 g jar tomato onion and garlic pasta sauce
  • 2 x 150g packets mozzarella torn up
  • 55 g 2oz pine nuts, toasted
  • 20 g packet fresh basil torn up

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 10-12 mins. Meanwhile, fry the aubergine in the oil until browned and softened.
  • Stir the sauce into the aubergines and heat through, then add the cooked pasta. Stir well, and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Gently stir through the mozzarella, pine nuts and fresh basil, then season and serve.

Notes

If you're not too keen on aubergine, try using mixed peppers or artichokes instead.
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