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delicious pasta dish

Explore the wonders of Italian cooking with a delicious pasta dish. It's made with eggplant, tomatoes, and ricotta. This easy dinner turns simple ingredients into a feast for the senses. Eggplant adds a rich texture, while sun-dried tomatoes bring a sweet burst. Ricotta cheese makes it creamy, enhancing every bite. It's a quick and easy recipe for any home chef.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Sauté the Eggplant: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced eggplant and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and soft.
  • Add Garlic & Tomatoes: Stir in garlic red pepper flakes, and tomatoes. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Combine with Pasta: Add the drained pasta to the pan tossing to coat. If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  • Add Ricotta & Serve: Spoon ricotta on top gently stirring to create creamy pockets. Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan.
  • Enjoy! Serve warm with extra ricotta or Parmesan on the side.

Equipment

  • 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti)
  • 1 medium eggplant, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Sauté the Eggplant: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced eggplant and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and soft.
  3. Add Garlic & Tomatoes: Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomatoes. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Combine with Pasta: Add the drained pasta to the pan, tossing to coat. If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  5. Add Ricotta & Serve: Spoon ricotta on top, gently stirring to create creamy pockets. Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan.