Name: Garlicky Feta Eggplant Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. eggplant, cut into 1” cubes -; 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided -; 4 cloves garlic, 2 smashed, 2 grated or finely minced, divided -; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; Pinch red pepper flakes -; 1/4 c. thinly sliced basil, plus more for serving -; 2 tbsp. lemon juice -; 1/3 c. panko bread crumbs -; 4 oz. feta, crumbled (about ½ c.) -; 1/2 lb. medium-sized pasta, like rigatoni -

Ingredients for - Garlicky Feta Eggplant Pasta

1. 1 1/2 lb. eggplant, cut into 1” cubes

2. 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

3. 4 cloves garlic, 2 smashed, 2 grated or finely minced, divided

4. 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

5. Kosher salt

6. Freshly ground black pepper

7. Pinch red pepper flakes

8. 1/4 c. thinly sliced basil, plus more for serving

9. 2 tbsp. lemon juice

10. 1/3 c. panko bread crumbs

11. 4 oz. feta, crumbled (about ½ c.)

12. 1/2 lb. medium-sized pasta, like rigatoni

How to cook deliciously - Garlicky Feta Eggplant Pasta

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. Combine eggplant, ½ cup oil, smashed garlic cloves, and oregano in a 9”-x-13” baking dish. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and bake until eggplant is extremely tender and golden, stirring every 10 minutes, for about 40 minutes.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, make topping: In a medium bowl, combine panko, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and ¼ of the crumbled feta.

3 . Stage

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain.

4 . Stage

When eggplant is cooked, stir in sliced basil, lemon juice, and grated garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

5 . Stage

Switch oven to broil. Transfer cooked pasta and remaining crumbled feta to baking dish with eggplant and stir to combine. Top with panko mixture and broil until golden. Top with basil and serve.