April 18, 2021

by drplasticpicker

Just wanted to share a surprise dinner win last night. This has so easy, it’s definitely going to be on the rotation for now on. Lots of veggies! I looked at www.twosleevers.com which was the first site that comes up if you Ecosia search instapot eggplant and pasta. https://twosleevers.com/instant-pot-eggplant-pasta/ Click here for the original recipe that was modified for what we usually eat.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Eggplant, peeled and chopped
• 1 can diced tomatos, 14 ounces
• 3 tablespoons of pasta sauce
• 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• 1.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons of canola oil
• 1 cup onion diced (we opted out of this tonight)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1.5 cups Water
• 1/2 package of spaghetti or 8 ounces uncooked Penne Pasta
• handful of whatever cheese you desire (or omit if you are going vegan)

Instructions

• Place eggplant, tomatoes, pasta sauce, dried Italian seasoning, salt, oil, onions, garlic, and water into the Instapot and stir.
• 2. Add pasta, and stir. Original author said “I know it doesn’t look like there will be enough water to cook the pasta. Just #trustUrvashi, because the vegetables will release a lot of water.” This was true. There was enough water. Press PRESSURE COOK on HIGH pressure for 7 minutes. Allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes and then release all remaining pressure.
• Mix in whatever desired cheese you have.

• The eggplant doesn’t get slimy when pressure cooked, which is another perk of making it this way.
• In addition, the bitterness of the eggplant doesn’t come through because the acidity of the tomatoes counteracts that and breaks it down while cooking.
• No, you can’t tell there’s eggplant in this dish.

Please click on the original link for the original author, where I modified this recipe. I simplified it since I’m a simple cook. https://twosleevers.com/instant-pot-eggplant-pasta/

It was really good. I’m putting in more on the blog so I can refer back to it. So much eggplant and tomatoes and they kids loved it!