RIGATONI WITH EGGPLANT AND PINE NUT CRUNCH
This hearty, veggie-filled rigatoni recipe requires a little bit of work, but makes plenty for a group and is full of flavor.
Provided by Rozanne Gold
Categories Cheese Pasta Bake Vegetarian High Fiber Dinner Mozzarella Pine Nut Eggplant Winter Family Reunion Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Diabetes-Friendly
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray; add eggplant and peppers. Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise; add to sheet. Using garlic press, squeeze 1 garlic clove onto vegetables. Drizzle vegetables with oil; toss. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast vegetables until tender, stirring often, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Combine 2/3 cup basil, 1/2 cup Parmesan, pine nuts, and 1 garlic clove in mini processor. Blend until crumbly. Season topping with salt.
- Blend tomatoes with juice, cream, 1 1/3 cups basil, and 1 garlic clove in processor until smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally; drain. Return to pot. Toss with vegetables, sauce, and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Transfer to 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella and pine nut topping.
- Bake pasta until heated through, 25 to 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.
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Feroz Ahmmed
[email protected]This was a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The dish was easy to make and very flavorful.
anil agazade
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Minenhle Mabika
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.
Angel Rajput
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Victor Carvajal
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it.
jennifer william
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
Hasan Khan db
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The eggplant was a hit with everyone.
egor
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The eggplant was tender and the sauce was delicious.
Mohammad Basharat
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish was surprisingly good. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
Kaka Braind
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the pine nut crunch added a nice touch of texture. I would definitely make this again.