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Vegan pasta with spicy tomato sauce and eggplant
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Eggplant Arrabbiata Pasta (210 g) has 277 calories. That works out to 132 calories per 100 g. It contains 46.8 g of carbs, 8 g of protein, 7.6 g of fat and 6.7 g of fiber. Its 23.5 µg of Selenium covers 43% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 210 g
277
KCAL / 210G
Carbs
46.8g
· 17% DV
Protein
8g
· 16% DV
Fat
7.6g
· 10% DV
Fiber
6.7g
· 24% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 11% · Fat 24%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 277 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.6 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.09 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 431 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 46.8 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Protein | 8 g | 16% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 210 g | 277 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28.4 g | 37 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 280 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 400 g | 528 kcal |
Calculated from 132 calories per 100 g.
Eggplant Arrabbiata Pasta is pasta tossed with a spicy tomato sauce and cooked eggplant. Arrabbiata is an Italian-style sauce typically flavored with garlic and hot chili, while eggplant adds a tender texture and makes the dish more substantial.
Cook diced eggplant until tender, then make a sauce by gently cooking garlic and chili before adding tomatoes. Boil the pasta separately, combine it with the sauce and eggplant, and loosen everything with a splash of pasta water if needed.
Yes, Eggplant Arrabbiata Pasta is usually spicy because arrabbiata sauce contains hot chili. The heat varies with the type and amount of chili used, so start with a small amount and add more after tasting.
Eggplant Arrabbiata Pasta includes cooked eggplant in addition to the tomato, garlic, and chili sauce used in classic arrabbiata pasta. The eggplant gives each serving soft vegetable pieces and a milder, less sharp contrast to the chili.
No, salting eggplant is not essential for Eggplant Arrabbiata Pasta. Modern eggplants are generally not very bitter; if you want to draw out moisture, salt the pieces briefly and pat them dry before cooking, but you can also cook them directly.
Penne and rigatoni work especially well for Eggplant Arrabbiata Pasta because their ridges and hollow centers hold the tomato sauce. Spaghetti is also fine, though short pasta is easier to eat with the pieces of eggplant.
Yes, jarred arrabbiata sauce can be used for Eggplant Arrabbiata Pasta. Cook the eggplant separately until tender, warm it with the sauce, then toss with freshly boiled pasta; taste before adding extra chili, since jarred sauces vary in heat.
Yes, you can cook Eggplant Arrabbiata Pasta ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container for about 3–4 days. For a better texture, store the sauce and pasta separately when possible, then combine and reheat them shortly before serving.
Yes, Eggplant Arrabbiata Pasta can be frozen, although the pasta and eggplant may turn softer after thawing. Cool it promptly, portion it into airtight containers, and reheat thoroughly with a little water or tomato sauce to loosen it.
A crisp green salad or roasted vegetables pair well with Eggplant Arrabbiata Pasta and balance its rich, spicy tomato sauce. Crusty bread is useful for the remaining sauce, while fresh basil or parsley adds a bright finish.
Vitamins
B3
2.84mg · 18% DV
B1
0.19mg · 16% DV
B6
0.25mg · 15% DV
Vitamin K
14.91µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Copper
0.25mg · 28% DV
Manganese
0.57mg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
143mg · 20% DV
Sodium
431mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
395mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Eggplant Arrabbiata Pasta takes its cue from Italy’s arrabbiata sauce, a lively tomato sauce seasoned with chilli. Pasta is tossed with the sauce and tender eggplant, which gives the dish a soft, substantial bite. Arrabbiata is traditionally associated with Rome, though versions with eggplant are a familiar variation rather than a single fixed recipe.
Expect tangy tomato, gentle sweetness from the eggplant and a noticeable chilli kick. Serve it hot as a main, with a green salad or crusty bread; a little fresh basil or parsley makes a bright finish. It is a plant-based option with some fibre, suitable when you want a meat-free pasta meal. Adjust the chilli to taste, and go easy on the oil for a lighter plate.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.09g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.