Fusilli with Eggplant, Pine Nuts, Currants, and Capers

Health score
40%
Fusilli with Eggplant, Pine Nuts, Currants, and Capers
45 min.
8
470kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful dish that showcases the rich flavors of summer vegetables, look no further than this Fusilli with Eggplant, Pine Nuts, Currants, and Capers. This recipe beautifully marries the earthy notes of tender eggplant with the sweetness of dried currants and the crunch of toasted pine nuts, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors in every bite.

Imagine twirling your fork around perfectly cooked fusilli, coated in a savory mixture of sautéed onions, garlic, and diced tomatoes, all heightened by the bright notes of fresh basil. Not only is this dish vibrant and colorful, but it's also a feast for the senses, offering a medley of tastes that caters to both vegetarian and meat-loving palates alike.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to eight people, this recipe is ideal for both casual lunches and elegant dinner parties. Whether you choose to serve it as a main course or a side dish, your guests will be captivated by its unique combination of ingredients. Plus, it’s easily adaptable to suit your personal preferences—feel free to incorporate your favorite vegetables or adjust the seasonings to make it your own!

So gather your loved ones around the table, and indulge in this wholesome, delicious pasta that is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup capers drained
  • 0.8 cup currants dried
  • 32 ounce eggplant 
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh chopped
  • pound rotini pasta 
  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • medium onion chopped
  • cup pecorino cheese freshly grated
  • 0.8 cup pinenuts toasted
  • 28.5 ounce tomatoes diced canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • pot

Directions

  1. Place eggplant slices on large rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Sprinkle with salt.
  3. Let stand over 20 minutes. Turn eggplant slices over.
  4. Sprinkle with salt.
  5. Let stand 20 minutes longer. Rinse eggplant.
  6. Drain; pat fry with paper towels.
  7. Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside.
  8. Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  9. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes.
  10. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute.
  11. Add eggplant; sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in pine nuts, currants, and capers; sauté 1 minute.
  12. Add tomatoes with juices; bring to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  13. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but firm enough to bite.
  14. Drain. Return pasta to pot.
  15. Add eggplant mixture, 1/4 cup cheese, and basil. Toss to combine.
  16. Transfer to large bowl.
  17. Serve, passing remaining cheese separately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories470kcal
Protein13.14%
Fat31.14%
Carbs55.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.38
Glycemic Load
21.01
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.366956541072%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
97.17mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
14.47mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
22.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:470.11kcal
23.51%
Fat:16.87g
25.95%
Saturated Fat:3.5g
21.88%
Carbohydrates:67.91g
22.64%
Net Carbohydrates:59.98g
21.81%
Sugar:17.52g
19.47%
Cholesterol:13mg
4.33%
Sodium:609.95mg
26.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.02g
32.03%
Manganese:2.11mg
105.46%
Selenium:38.69µg
55.27%
Phosphorus:342.92mg
34.29%
Fiber:7.93g
31.71%
Copper:0.59mg
29.65%
Magnesium:105.11mg
26.28%
Vitamin K:25.6µg
24.38%
Potassium:802.12mg
22.92%
Calcium:213.27mg
21.33%
Vitamin E:2.93mg
19.53%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.51%
Iron:3.33mg
18.51%
Vitamin C:14.85mg
18%
Vitamin B3:3.31mg
16.57%
Zinc:2.4mg
15.99%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.99%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.55%
Folate:55.95µg
13.99%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.13%
Vitamin A:304.27IU
6.09%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.33%
Source:Epicurious