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Harissa Eggplant Pasta with Kale

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 1 eggplant, cut in cubes
  • 12 oz ragatoni pasta
  • 2 cup kale, chopped
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp harissa

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven 450F. 
  • Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In the mixing bowl, mix eggplant, 1 tsp of kosher salt and 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  • Bake eggplant for about 30 minutes, tossing it from time to time so it won't burn.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta according the direction on the package. 
  • In the large pan heat 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  • Add garlic and sauté it until fragrant.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, harissa, tomato paste, 2 tsp of kosher salt to the pan.
  • Bring it to boil and lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add kale and simmer it for few minutes, till kale is heated through.
  • Add pasta and baked eggplant to the pan.
  • Mix it until well incorporated.
  • Try and adjust the seasoning.
  • Serve and enjoy! 
Keyword clean eating, comfort food, easy dinner, easy vegan dinner, healthy, hearty meal, main dish, vegan meals