Spicy Eggplant and Sausage Zucchini Pasta

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I don’t like eggplant. Usually, I pick...

Spicy Eggplant and Sausage Zucchini Pasta
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I don’t like eggplant. Usually, I pick it out. I’m not a picky eater at all, but when it comes to eggplant, I’ve been spoiled: my grandfather’s eggplant’s the best.

He probably just soaks it in olive oil and that’s why I love it, but regardless, I’ve always had a hard time eating eggplant – the consistency always bugged me out!

Now look at me – posting up a recipe with eggplant! This recipe, made for KitchenAid, incorporates savory sausage, spice and zucchini noodles (how could I not love it?!)

Spicy Eggplant and Sausage Zucchini Pasta
I made this recipe using one of my KitchenAid nonstick skillets, which is key. I always use nonstick skillets – the stainless steel or nonstick variety don’t cook vegetable noodles well. The noodles break easily and stick to the bottom, causing them to rip.

So, if you’ve been following along to my recipes and shaking your fists at the screen, your frustration might be because you don’t have a nonstick skillet.

Spicy Eggplant and Sausage Zucchini Pasta
This recipe is perfect for a fall night, when the temperature has truly dropped and you want something comforting and warm, without breaking that diet bank. The fiber in the zucchini noodles fill you up, while the sausage and seasoned eggplant offer a deep, robust flavor indicative of an indulgent Italian pasta dish.

The parmesan cheese is completely optional, but really adds that needed creamy texture and extra salty, rich flavor.

Spicy Eggplant and Sausage Zucchini Pasta
To get the recipe, go to KitchenAid’s blog, The Kitchenthusiast.

On a completely separate note, I’m teaching an Inspiralized cooking class tonight at Kings Cooking School in Short Hills, NJ, 6:30-8:30pm. To sign-up for the class, click here. I hope to see you there!

Spicy Eggplant and Sausage Zucchini Pasta
What’s your favorite dish with eggplant?

with love, Ali

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  • I, too, have a difficult time eating eggplant. I think it's because the texture reminds me of the okra my Mother used to make: stewed. It was slimy. Eggplant has that same texture. I keep trying it over and over, hoping to find a recipe I will enjoy, perhaps this will be the one! I like the idea of the rest of the recipe, replacing the sausage for a plant-based variety of course, so perhaps it's time to give it a shot once again! I'll let you know how it works out. Thanks for the great recipes utilizing one of the best and easiest "kitchen tools" there is. My niece gave me one for my birthday last year and I thank her every day! As someone who doesn't participate in twitter, it sure would be nice if you could another option. I do facebook and pinterest, but I'd LOVE to be able to score more entries! Thanks!
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  • I love eggplant, but I totally get why so many people are weirded out by it's texture. At least you found a way to enjoy it! And quite a delicious way, at that.
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  • Eggplant Parm! :-D
  • Love this recipe, but it’s no longer available on the KitchenAid website, can you repost here?
    • Thanks for letting us know! We'll definitely look into this!