RIGATONI WITH EGGPLANT, TOMATO, AND RICOTTA

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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Ricotta     Basil     Eggplant     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound rigatoni or other large tubular pasta
1 onion
1 small eggplant (about 1 pound)
1 large garlic clove
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 cup water
a 16-ounce can whole tomatoes including juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup ricotta

Steps:

  • Fill a 5-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for pasta.
  • Chop onion and cut eggplant into 1-inch cubes. Mince garlic. In a large deep heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté onion, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add eggplant and salt and sauté, stirring frequently, until eggplant is lightly browned.
  • Add 1/2 cup water to eggplant mixture and cook, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, adding more water, 1/4 cup at a time, if mixture becomes dry, until eggplant is tender, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice and simmer, stirring vigorously to break up tomatoes, 5 minutes, or until mixture has a sauce-like consistency. Stir in garlic and basil and season with salt.
  • While sauce is simmering, cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and drain well in a colander. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat.
  • Divide pasta between 2 bowls and serve with dollops of ricotta on top.

Sajib93 Gaming
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Kimberley Rawn
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5 stars!


Kitty One seven
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Shabbir Jan40
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Rasel maynuddin
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I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really delicious!


jane chambers
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of eggplant, tomato, and ricotta.


Antonio Robertw
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Barney Migs
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Francisco Romero
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Grace Hill
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was flavorful. I added a bit of extra spice with some red pepper flakes, and it was perfect.