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What Can I Make with Aubergines and Tomatoes?

With aubergines and tomatoes, you can make Aubergine tomato pasta, Aubergine parmigiana, Tomato aubergine curry, plus the other practical options below. Choose by the time, equipment, and supporting ingredients you have.

Five realistic directions

Meal ideas that genuinely fit these ingredients

01

Aubergine tomato pasta

Likely supporting ingredients: oil, garlic, onion, spices, cheese or pasta.

02

Aubergine parmigiana

Likely supporting ingredients: oil, garlic, onion, spices, cheese or pasta.

03

Tomato aubergine curry

Likely supporting ingredients: oil, garlic, onion, spices, cheese or pasta.

04

Stuffed aubergines

Likely supporting ingredients: oil, garlic, onion, spices, cheese or pasta.

05

Aubergine tomato stew

Likely supporting ingredients: oil, garlic, onion, spices, cheese or pasta.

Pantry additions

What you may still need

oil, garlic, onion, spices, cheese or pasta

Meal types

Good fits

  • lunch
  • dinner
  • side dish
  • snack

Substitutions

If an ingredient is missing

Courgette is lighter and wetter; mushrooms are more savoury but less substantial.

Tinned tomatoes suit sauces and soups; roasted red pepper gives sweetness but less acidity.

A substitution can change texture, binding, leavening, taste, moisture, or cooking time.

Prep and storage

Keep the ingredients ready to use

Keep at cool room temperature briefly or refrigerate if your kitchen is warm.

Keep ripe tomatoes at room temperature and refrigerate cut tomatoes.

FAQ

Questions about cooking with Aubergines and Tomatoes

What is the quickest thing to make with aubergines and tomatoes?

Aubergine tomato pasta is usually the quickest starting point. You may also need oil, garlic, onion, spices, cheese or pasta.

Can I make Aubergine tomato pasta with only these main ingredients?

It depends on the recipe. For better flavour and the right structure, you will usually still need oil, garlic, onion, spices, cheese or pasta.

What can I substitute for aubergines?

Courgette is lighter and wetter; mushrooms are more savoury but less substantial.

How should I store aubergines and tomatoes?

Keep at cool room temperature briefly or refrigerate if your kitchen is warm. Keep ripe tomatoes at room temperature and refrigerate cut tomatoes.

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