FARFALLE WITH OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES AND EGGPLANT

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Farfalle With Oven-Dried Tomatoes And Eggplant image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups eggplant, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
Olive oil spray
1 pound farfalle
2 cups oven-dried tomatoes (see recipe) (replace rosemary and orange oils with 2 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil and follow directions), cut lengthwise into th
1 cup fresh basil leaves, cut across into thin strips
1/3 cup crumbled ricotta salata or feta cheese
3 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the eggplant on a layer of paper towels. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Cover with paper towels and let stand for 1 1/2 hours. Pat the eggplant dry.
  • Spray a large, nonstick skillet lightly with the olive oil spray and place over medium heat. Add the eggplant, in batches if necessary, and cook until brown and tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle and cook until al dente. Drain well. Place in a large bowl. Add the eggplant, tomatoes, basil and cheese and toss. Add the olive oil, thyme and pepper and toss. Taste and season with salt if needed. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 537, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 548 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Laura lou
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Seid Gadula
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This dish is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and it was just as good when I reheated it for lunch on Monday.


Michelle Bennett
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tomatoes and eggplant are a perfect match and the farfalle pasta is the perfect vehicle for delivering all that flavor.


Ranjit raut
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This dish is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids loved the farfalle pasta and the tomatoes and eggplant were a hit too.


Dipsikha Singh
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tomatoes and cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the eggplant.


Priyanka Shrestha
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some leftover farfalle from another dish and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Smart Omare
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I love how versatile this dish is. You can add different vegetables or proteins to make it your own.


pinc shipat Bhuiyan
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's a healthier alternative to takeout.


Binupa Yuthman
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


dhiraj shahi
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This dish is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and it was just as good when I reheated it for lunch on Monday.


Michael Adebambo
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tomatoes and eggplant are a perfect match and the farfalle pasta is the perfect vehicle for delivering all that flavor.


Leah O'Sullivan
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This dish is easy to make and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the farfalle pasta and the tomatoes and eggplant were a hit too.


Smile Forever_19
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tomatoes and cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the eggplant.


Opeyemi Grace
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some leftover from another dish and this was the perfect way to use it up. The tomatoes and eggplant pair really well together.


Pat Saunders
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The kids loved the sweet tomatoes and the eggplant was a nice change from the usual pasta dishes. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shimu Aktar
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This dish is a delightful symphony of flavors! The oven-dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy note, while the eggplant provides a smoky richness. The farfalle pasta is the perfect vessel for soaking up all the delicious sauce. I highly recommend this