How many calories are in Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta?
Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta has about 582 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta is a Salads international recipe with 582 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
582 kcal
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1
Protein
11.7 g
About This Recipe
Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta is a salads recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around pasta, eggplant, and mushrooms.
Like most enduring salads recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 582 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 20 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For this recipe you need to have previously salted eggplants. To do so, dice and place them in a tray with water and 1 tablespoon of salt for 20 minutes.
If you have thin and long eggplants, skip this step.
Place the pasta in a pot of boiling water and cook following the instructions on the package.
Chop the garlic and dice the eggplant. Clean the mushrooms, remove any remaining dirt and slice it.
Heat a pan over medium heat, add the oil and once heated, stir-fry the garlic with the eggplant over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
Next, add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper.
Mix and cook for 5 minutes. Season to taste.
Serve the pasta and top with the eggplants and mushrooms.
Garnish with the basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe is lighter on nutrient density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
582
Protein
11.7g
Carbs
45.7g
Fat
7.5g
Fiber
5.2g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta has about 582 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 20 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can swap Pasta for a gluten-free equivalent and use a plant-based version of Parmesan Cheese. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta is best enjoyed fresh and does not freeze well, since its texture changes once thawed. Keep it in the fridge and eat it within a day or two instead.
Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta is usually served cold or at room temperature, so it rarely needs reheating. If you prefer it warm, heat it gently and briefly so it does not overcook.
Yes. Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta is ready when the eggplant is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
Yes. Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes Pasta. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk, Egg, Tree Nut, and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
To make Mushroom and Eggplant Pasta higher in protein, add a lean protein source or swap part of the starch for a higher-protein ingredient. To lower calories, reduce calorie-dense toppings or oils while keeping the core ingredients the same.
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