ALTON BROWN'S EGGPLANT 'PASTA'

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Although this recipe is called pasta, it actually contains no pasta! Alton suggests serving this as a first course but we enjoy it as a light lunch with fresh crusty bread......

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium-large eggplants
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 small tomatoes, seeded & chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons fresh basil chiffonade
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
fresh ground black pepper
salt (for salting the eggplant)

Steps:

  • Peel each eggplant, leaving 1" of skin unpeeled at the top & bottom. Slice the eggplant thinly lengthwise, about 1/4" thick.
  • Evenly sprinkle each slice with salt & lay out for 30 minutes on a sheet pan fitted with a wire rack.
  • Rinse with cold water & roll in paper towels. Slice the pieces into thin fettucine-like strips.
  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic & crushed red pepper, & cook until garlic is golden & aromatic.
  • Add th eggplant 'pasta' & toss to coat. Add the tomatoes & cook for 3 minutes. Add the cream & increase the heat to thicken the sauce.
  • Finally, add the basil & Parmesan. Toss to combine. Season with black pepper but remember the eggplant will already be salty enough!

Lyle vance
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This pasta dish is delicious! The eggplant is roasted perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who loves eggplant or pasta.


Mono Ventura
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant. The eggplant is roasted until it's tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and cheesy. My kids loved it!


Danielle Holtby
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I love the combination of eggplant and pasta in this dish. The eggplant is roasted to perfection and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish.


Mamun Gamar
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The sauce is simple but flavorful, and the roasted eggplant adds a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely recommend this dish.


O Flo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The eggplant was roasted perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nakia Mitchell
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This dish was a little too bland for my taste. The eggplant was roasted well, but the sauce was lacking in flavor. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs to the sauce.


ibny faqeer
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was roasted perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who is looking for a new and exciting way to cook eggplant.


Vibes With Smaalliee
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This pasta dish is a winner! The eggplant is roasted to perfection and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of Parmesan cheese. It really takes this dish over the top.


Frederick Ricky Ngissah
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The eggplant is roasted to perfection and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Nerro Junior
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The eggplant was roasted perfectly and the pasta was cooked al dente. The sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this dish.


Sahara Coon
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The eggplant was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Antwon Williams
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This pasta dish was amazing! The eggplant was roasted to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bibek Thapa
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Alton Brown's Eggplant Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The eggplant is roasted until tender and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the Parmesan cheese adds a nice touch of salty flavor. I would