Rigatoni with Eggplant and Tomato
Tender cubes of eggplant and rigatoni are simmered in a simple tomato sauce scented with garlic and enriched with olive oil. This quick, comforting pasta dish makes an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rigatoni with Eggplant and Tomato, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add eggplant; cook, stirring constantly, until eggplant is softened, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add tomatoes and juice; cook until sauce is slightly reduced, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
- 4
Pour sauce over pasta.
- Calories 299.17 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 7.91 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 50.89 g 19%
- Total Fat 7.36 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.9 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 389.15 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 5.89 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 5.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 13.27 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.02 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 368.27 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Rigatoni with Eggplant and Tomato is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Crushed Tomatoes, Eggplant, Garlic, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 299.17 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rigatoni with Eggplant and Tomato made of?
- The main ingredients are Crushed Tomatoes, Eggplant, Garlic, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rigatoni with Eggplant and Tomato?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 299.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rigatoni with Eggplant and Tomato easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Rigatoni with Eggplant and Tomato healthy?
- Rigatoni with Eggplant and Tomato has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 299.17 calories and 7.91 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 389.15 mg (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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