Vegetarian Pasta
Appetizing and aromatic, perfect for a family dinner! This vegetarian pasta is made without meat, packed with vegetables, and yet it's filling and incredibly tasty. Feel free to add any other veggies or mushrooms for a new twist every time.
Updated : 21 May, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
300 grams
Pasta
1
Eggplant
1
Bell pepper
2
Tomato
15
Olive
50 milliliters
Vegetable oil
to taste
Parsley
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Choose pasta in any shape you like or have on hand. It’s best to use durum wheat pasta as it is more flavorful and nutritious. In addition to the vegetables listed, you can add any others like zucchini, onion, carrots, green beans, cauliflower, broccoli, etc.
Step 2
Prepare all the vegetables: wash them and pat them dry. Cut the eggplant into small pieces. Note that in some cases, you don’t need to remove the bitterness from eggplants — young vegetables or certain varieties usually don’t taste bitter. I used such a variety and didn’t do anything special with it.
Step 3
Slice the bell pepper, remove the seeds and core, and cut it into strips.
Step 4
Cut the tomatoes into small pieces, or halve cherry tomatoes. If you wish, you can peel the tomatoes.
Step 5
Heat a pan over medium heat, add vegetable oil for frying. At the same time, place a pot of water on the stove to cook the pasta. Add the chopped eggplant to the hot oil and fry for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the eggplant absorbs all the oil (which is common), add a bit more oil. Meanwhile, the water should start boiling. Add salt and pasta to the boiling water (I’m using spaghetti).
Step 6
Add the pepper and tomatoes to the pan with the eggplant. If using other vegetables, add them in the order of their cooking time. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and lower the heat. Cover the pan and simmer the vegetables until the eggplant is tender, about 5 more minutes. You can also add your favorite spices or seasonings.
Step 7
Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package, usually the cooking time is listed. The pasta should remain slightly firm, "al dente," so that it doesn’t get too soft and stays tastier. Once cooked, immediately transfer the pasta using tongs or a slotted spoon into the pan with the vegetables. Don’t worry if some water comes along with it — it will make the vegetables juicier. Stir to combine and heat through, then serve on plates.
Step 8
When serving, top with chopped olives and fresh parsley. Enjoy!