BABGANOUSH-HUMMUS PASTA
A few months ago I started cooking with whole wheat pasta because I was working on family-friendly recipes for a charity cookbook. Whole wheat pastas are loaded with protein and fiber so it's a really easy way to help kids get more of both. I tried some whole wheat spaghetti for John and me one night. The preparation was simple -- just 10 shallots and cheese dressed it -- but from the first nutty-delicious bite I was hooked! The earthy, nutty flavor of chickpeas is a natural complement as well. Here I let a couple of dip-n-spread favorites inspire a hearty vegetarian sauce.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 43m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat a large pot of water to a boil, salt water and cook pasta to al dente.
- While water boils heat extra-virgin olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes then add the eggplant and chick peas and stir to coat. Season the chick peas and eggplant with cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, cover with lid and allow to cook for about 10 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and continue to cook until eggplant has broken down, about another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan and place into a food processor fitted with blade attachment. Add the vegetable stock and tahini paste and process until a sauce consistency. Add the sauce back to the saucepan and heat over low heat until ready to serve.
- Add a ladle of starchy cooking liquid to the sauce, drain pasta and toss pasta with chickpea-eggplant sauce 1 minute then top with parsley and pine nuts. Place into a serving dish.
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Aliyah Vashinda
[email protected]This pasta was delicious! The babaganoush and hummus were so flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Sherpa Dorje
[email protected]This pasta was really good! I loved the combination of babaganoush and hummus, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Vivian Gyabeng
[email protected]I loved this pasta! The babaganoush and hummus were so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
kasato shaban
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The babaganoush and hummus were the perfect combination, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Janet Llewellyn
[email protected]This pasta was amazing! Even my picky kids loved it. The flavors were so rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Alex Lil Armstrong
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were really unique and delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for something new and different.
April Bocek
[email protected]This pasta was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I love the combination of babaganoush and hummus, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Esha Liaqat
[email protected]This pasta was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavors were great. I think I would try roasting the eggplant instead of frying it next time to see if that helps. Overall, I enjoyed this dish and would make it again.
Kai
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by this dish. I'm not usually a big fan of eggplant, but the babaganoush was delicious. The hummus added a nice richness and creaminess, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
RIPON BHAIYU
[email protected]This pasta is amazing! The flavors of the babaganoush and hummus are so rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly al dente. I will definitely be making this again.