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Spicy Eggplant and Kale Fettucine recipe served in a bowl.

Spicy Eggplant and Kale Fettucine

Looking for a super quick and comforting dinner? A quickie pasta with all the freshness is a great way to eat your veggies!
4.13 from 16 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Keyword: Plant-Based Eggplant Pasta, Spicy Eggplant Pasta, Vegan Eggplant Pasta
Author: Sara
Servings: 5

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 large bunch kale rough chop
  • 2 tomatoes diced small
  • 1 eggplant sliced lengthwise and then in small pieces leaving the skin pieces in longer strips and the skinless in small cubes
  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas drained
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cups pasta water
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound fettuccine

Instructions

  • Put on water to boil on the back burner for pasta to cook simultaneously with the sauce.
  • In a large deep skillet, over medium heat, cook the garlic and onions in the oil for 2-3 minutes then add the eggplant, season with salt, crushed red pepper and smoked paprika and cook for about 8 minutes until eggplant is soft and browned
  • Add tomatoes and chickpeas, and cook for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes release their juices
  • Add 1 cup water, tomato paste and kale and bring to a boil. Turn down to simmer until pasta is ready
  • Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce and top with copious black and crushed red peppers

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