Pasta Melanzana

== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: My All Recipes
* Servings Per Recipe: 4
== Ingredients ==
* ¾ cup bow tie (farfalle) pasta
* 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed
* 4 tablespoons olive oil
* 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
* 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* salt and pepper
* ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
* cracked black pepper to taste 
== Directions ==
# Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
# Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
# Keep warm.
# Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
# Add the garlic; cook and stir until softened.
# Mix in the eggplant.
# Let the eggplant cook for 5 minutes without stirring.
# Then stir and cook until tender, about 5 more minutes.
# Mix in the spinach and season with salt, and pepper.
# Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
# Stir in the drained pasta and lemon juice along with ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
# Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining cheese and cracked black pepper. 
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving:
* Calories: 304 | Total Fat: 22.5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 498mg | Total Carbs: 17g | Dietary Fiber: 4.4g | Protein: 11.1g
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
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