EGGPLANT & SAUSAGE LINGUINE

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This is delicious! It's a great way to use fresh garden vegetables. The raisins add a tasty dimension to the dish. Use your favorite cheese and you can use parsley instead of cilantro.

Provided by J. White Harris

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1-1/4 lb eggplant, cut into 1/4" cubes
8 oz linguine
8 oz sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 clove garlic, minced
1-1/2 c chopped tomatoes
1/4 c raisins
1 Tbsp capers, rinsed & drained
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
sea salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste
1/3 c chopped cilantro
1/2 c parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Put eggplant on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Add 2 Tbsp olive oil and stir to coat well. Season with black pepper. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender and lightly browned, stirring once or twice. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • 2. Meanwhile, cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain coat with about 1 Tbsp olive oil and set aside.
  • 3. Brown and break apart sausage in a large skillet. Drain. Set aside.
  • 4. Coat the skillet with 1 Tbsp olive oil and heat on medium high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, return sausage to skillet stirring to mix. Add oregano, red pepper flakes, and garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  • 5. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium. Stir in eggplant, raisins, and capers and simmer until thickened slightly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in vinegar and all but 1 Tbsp cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 6. Return linguine to the pot it was cooked in and put on low heat. Immediately add eggplant-sausage mixture and mix well. Divide among 4 plates and top each with 2 Tbsp cheese. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cilantro.

Ansar Ahmad
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This dish was very flavorful and satisfying.


Kharol Kimz
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


israr general
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me.


alfbi algohali
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This dish was amazing! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Sarah Kawash
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Haba Khaled
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This dish was very time-consuming to make.


Racheal Namuli
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I followed the recipe exactly but the dish turned out too salty.


Jayne Pick
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste.


Bilal Mbarak
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Mr Subhan
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Yusuf AYunusa
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Rebecca Brookshire
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Md Billal FF
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I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very flavorful and the eggplant was cooked perfectly.


Arturo Medina
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Chijioke Jonathan
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sausage was flavorful. The linguine was al dente and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.