PASTA WITH GRILLED EGGPLANT SAUCE

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium-size eggplants, about 1 pound each
Salt
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound penne or rigatoni
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 large garlic cloves, minced
6 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Slice the eggplants horizontally one-half-inch thick. Dust the slices with salt, place in a colander over a bowl and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Light a barbecue or an oven broiler.
  • After 30 minutes rinse the salted eggplant in cold water and pat dry on paper towels. Brush the eggplant slices with four tablespoons of the olive oil and grill or broil them, turning them once, until they are lightly browned.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
  • While the water is coming to a boil, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and saute over medium heat until it turns golden, add the garlic and saute a few seconds longer. Chop the grilled eggplant and add it to the skillet. Remove from heat.
  • Boil the pasta until it is al dente, about eight minutes. Drain it. Reheat the onion and eggplant mixture in the skillet and add the tomatoes. Mix. Add the pasta, mix again, fold in the basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve at once with Parmesan cheese on the side.

Arehman Rjt
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This pasta dish is perfect for a summer meal. The grilled eggplant sauce is light and refreshing, and the pasta is cooked al dente. I highly recommend this recipe.


Chrissy Davis
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I added a bit of chopped basil to the sauce and it was amazing! This dish is definitely a keeper.


Scott ey
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover grilled eggplant. The sauce is quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


ayrinakter rimu
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I made this pasta for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the grilled eggplant sauce.


omzo SOW
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant. The grilled eggplant sauce is sweet and flavorful, and the pasta is a fun and easy way to get them to eat their vegetables.


mehmood mehmood
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I'm a big fan of grilled eggplant, and this pasta dish is one of my favorites. The sauce is smoky and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Jermilla Byrum
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This pasta dish is perfect for a summer meal. The grilled eggplant sauce is light and refreshing, and the pasta is cooked al dente.


Bhekumuzi Mtetwa
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I added a bit of crumbled feta cheese to the sauce and it was amazing! This dish is definitely a keeper.


Sharon Williams
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover grilled eggplant. The sauce is quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Victory Efekelu
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The grilled eggplant sauce was smoky and delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Obed Yaw Asamoah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The eggplant sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked al dente.


Nihad Nihad
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I made this pasta for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the grilled eggplant sauce.


THOMAS WADE
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The eggplant was grilled to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Orgil Batzaya
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The grilled eggplant sauce was flavorful and smoky, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.