EGGPLANT PASTA

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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium-large eggplants
Kosher salt, for purging
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon chile flakes
4 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup cream
4 tablespoons basil chiffonade
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Peel each eggplant leaving 1-inch of skin at the top and bottom unpeeled. Slice the eggplant thinly lengthwise, about 1/4-inch thick. Evenly coat each slice with the salt and purge on a sheet pan fitted with a rack for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water and roll in paper towels to dry. Slice the pieces into thin strips to resemble pasta.
  • In a large saute pan heat the oil. Add the garlic and chili flakes and toast. Add the eggplant "pasta" and toss to coat. Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Add the cream and increase heat to thicken sauce. Finally add the basil and Parmesan and toss to combine. Season with pepper, no salt needed as the eggplant will have residual salt from the purge. Serve immediately.

uthman khalifa
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Terica McNair
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


KENYAN VANATTA
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Namakula Maria
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


MOHAMED GHENYM
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really watery.


Seboye Erna
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Bluzign Concepts
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I love how versatile this dish is. I can add different vegetables or proteins to change it up.


Emeka Victor
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This recipe is a keeper! It's going into my regular rotation.


fasil taj
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I'm definitely making this again for my next dinner party.


Haris Durrani
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


Emaara Jayamanthri
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The eggplant was a little overcooked, but the sauce was still tasty.


LeShonda Walker
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it more flavor.


Pardon Chindiki
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


patrick dominic
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of eggplant, tomatoes, and basil.


Tresa Ephreme
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful.


Anamul Hoak
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This eggplant pasta was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.