EGGPLANT & SAUSAGE LINGUINE

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This is delicious! It's a great way to use fresh garden vegetables. The raisins add a tasty dimension to the dish. Use your favorite cheese and you can use parsley instead of cilantro.

Provided by J. White Harris

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1-1/4 lb eggplant, cut into 1/4" cubes
8 oz linguine
8 oz sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 clove garlic, minced
1-1/2 c chopped tomatoes
1/4 c raisins
1 Tbsp capers, rinsed & drained
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
sea salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste
1/3 c chopped cilantro
1/2 c parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Put eggplant on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Add 2 Tbsp olive oil and stir to coat well. Season with black pepper. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender and lightly browned, stirring once or twice. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • 2. Meanwhile, cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain coat with about 1 Tbsp olive oil and set aside.
  • 3. Brown and break apart sausage in a large skillet. Drain. Set aside.
  • 4. Coat the skillet with 1 Tbsp olive oil and heat on medium high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, return sausage to skillet stirring to mix. Add oregano, red pepper flakes, and garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  • 5. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium. Stir in eggplant, raisins, and capers and simmer until thickened slightly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in vinegar and all but 1 Tbsp cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 6. Return linguine to the pot it was cooked in and put on low heat. Immediately add eggplant-sausage mixture and mix well. Divide among 4 plates and top each with 2 Tbsp cheese. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cilantro.

Mubasher Dawar
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5 stars! This recipe is a winner. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the sausage and linguine were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


System 3RR0R
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This dish was amazing! The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the sausage and linguine were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lamecca VUUMBYA
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The eggplant is tender and flavorful, and the sausage and linguine are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Gamar_ Rifat
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the sausage and linguine were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ovijeet Ovijeet
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sausage and linguine were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jontavian Dodson
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the flavors were spot on. I will definitely be making this again.


Kailla Sakil
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Yum!


You Sof
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a big success! The whole family loved it. The eggplant was especially delicious, and the sausage and linguine were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Aremen Joshua
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Followed the recipe and it turned out great! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the sausage added a nice savory touch. The linguine was cooked perfectly al dente. Overall, a delicious and satisfying dish.


Romeo Zalim
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This eggplant sausage linguine was a hit! The flavors of the eggplant, sausage, and linguine all came together perfectly. I especially loved the crispy texture of the eggplant. Will definitely be making this again!