PENNE WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND EGGPLANT

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Categories     Cheese     Tomato     Sauté     Vegetarian

Yield 4 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 lb penne
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8-10 plum tomatoes
2 tsps dried basil
1 large eggplant salted, drained and dried, cut into 2 inch cubes
2 medium cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup grated ricotta salata or crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup slivered fresh basil
Salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Halve plum tomatoes, place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tblsp olive oil and sprinkle with salt (kosher preferable) and dried basil. Roast for 3 hours until soft and brown. Let rest for half hour then slice into thirds. Set aside. Heat olive oil in a large saute pan and fry eggplant cubes until brown and soft--should take about 15 minutes. Cook penne and place in large bowl. Add cooked eggplant, tomatoes,garlic, ricotta salata cheese and fresh basil. Mix together and serve immediately.

Afnan Salehin
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Muhammad Saqib
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my liking. I think I would use less chili flakes next time.


Elisa Saul
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I found this recipe to be too oily. I think I would use less olive oil next time.


Md. Hridoay
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could use more seasoning.


HAMJA mary
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I love that this recipe is vegetarian but still packed with flavor.


Ryan Chappell
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover roasted tomatoes and eggplant.


Carlos García
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The roasted vegetables are so good.


Trinity Mwa Mule
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!


Emmanuell mutebi
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I love the combination of roasted tomatoes and eggplant in this dish. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


momo bangura
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The roasted tomatoes and eggplant were incredibly flavorful, and the penne cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.