South Beach Diet Recipe Dinner Phase 2 - Whole-Wheat Penne with Eggplant and Ricotta

Whole-Wheat Penne with Eggplant and Ricotta - Free South Beach Diet Recipe - South Beach Diet Dinner - South Beach Diet Phase 2

Prep time: 10 minutes
4 Servings

Ingredients : South Beach Diet food list

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan
1 1⁄2 pounds eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 ounces whole-wheat or spelt penne
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions : South Beach Diet cook book

• Heat oven to 450ฐF.
• Lightly coat a baking pan with oil. Place eggplant in the pan, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil, season with salt and pepper, toss to coat, and spread in an even layer. Bake, stirring once, until eggplant is lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
• While eggplant is roasting, cook pasta according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add tomatoes with juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Drain pasta, place in a large bowl, and add tomato mixture, eggplant, and cheese. Toss to combine, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutritional Information: South Beach Diet

420 calories
14 g fat
4 g saturated fat
18 g protein
62 g carbohydrate
12 g dietary fiber
320 mg sodium