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Pasta with Eggplant: Stunning 45-Minute Basil Cream Sauce


  • Author: New York Recipe
  • Total Time: ~ 1 hour.
  • Yield: ~ 4 servings.
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and healthy savory main course featuring ridged tubular pasta tossed with oven-caramelized eggplant cubes blistered cherry tomatoes and a cold-pulsed green sauce of fresh basil cream cheese and olive oil topped with grated cacioricotta.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 320 g ridged pasta.

  • 400 g eggplant.

  • 250 g cherry tomatoes.

  • 3 tbsp cream cheese.

  • 2 bunches fresh basil.

  • 1 block cacioricotta cheese.

  • 1 tbsp olive oil.

  • Oregano and salt to taste.


Instructions

  • Dice the eggplant into small cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes then toss with olive oil salt and oregano in a baking pan.

  • Roast the vegetable dish at 350°F for 45 minutes until soft slightly caramelized and tender.

  • Boil the ridged pasta tubes in a large pot of salted water until perfectly al dente then drain thoroughly.

  • Pulse the fresh basil leaves cream cheese olive oil salt and ice-cold water in a blender until smooth and emerald green.

  • Combine the hot pasta roasted vegetables and green cream sauce in a wide serving bowl then scatter grated cheese across the top.

Notes

  • Using short blender pulses with cold water is the secret to a vibrant unoxidized color for this Pasta with Eggplant.

  • Mineral-dense nightshades provide a sophisticated and vitamin-heavy foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.

  • This vegetarian pasta dish is naturally wine-free and perfect for family holiday lunches.

  • Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
  • Cook Time: ~ 45 mins.
  • Category: Main Course.
  • Method: Sheet-Pan Roasting.
  • Cuisine: Southern Italian Bistro.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 large bowl.
  • Calories: ~ 460 kcal.
  • Sugar: ~ 5 g.
  • Sodium: ~ 310 mg.
  • Fat: ~ 16 g.
  • Saturated Fat: ~ 6 g.
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~ 10 g.
  • Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
  • Carbohydrates: ~ 64 g.
  • Fiber: ~ 6 g.
  • Protein: ~ 14 g.
  • Cholesterol: ~ 25 mg.

Keywords: Pasta with Eggplant, Roasted Eggplant Pasta, Stunning Baking Recipes, Basil Cream Sauce, Ridged Tubular Pasta, New York Recipe.