PASTA WITH EGGPLANT, ARTICHOKES AND BELL PEPPER (PASTA CON MELANZANE, CARCIOFI E PEPERONI)

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Pasta with Eggplant, Artichokes and Bell Pepper (Pasta con Melanzane, Carciofi e Peperoni) image

Categories     Pasta     Vegetable     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Spring     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1 1/4-pound eggplant, unpeeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups olive oil
4 large shallots, peeled, quartered
1 large red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped pitted brine-cured black olives (such as Kalamata)
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 large artichokes, stems trimmed
8 ounces rigatoni or other tubular pasta

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss eggplant with 2 teaspoons salt in large bowl. Turn eggplant out onto paper towels and let drain 30 minutes. Pat eggplant dry.
  • Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat to 350°F. Working in batches, add eggplant to oil; cook until golden, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer to clean paper towels. Reserve 5 tablespoons eggplant frying oil. Toss shallots and whole bell pepper with 3 tablespoons reserved oil on large baking sheet. Roast until shallots are tender, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes. Place shallots and eggplant in large bowl. Continue roasting bell pepper until skin blackens, about 10 minutes. Wrap in plastic bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel, core and seed pepper. Cut into thin strips lengthwise, then cut strips crosswise in half. Add bell pepper strips, olives and garlic to eggplant and shallots.
  • Cook artichokes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, turning occasionally, about 40 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to bowl; cool. Remove leaves from artichokes and reserve for another use. Scoop out chokes. Cut artichoke hearts into 1/3-inch pieces; combine with other vegetables. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Return pasta to pot. Add all vegetables and remaining 2 tablespoons reserved eggplant frying oil and toss over medium heat until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta among plates and serve.

MD Shakil Mahmud
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables.


Artor Young
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I'm allergic to artichokes, but I still love this pasta dish.


Ednilson Bombi
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Puskar Khadka
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I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a hit.


Nilu Yadav
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This pasta dish is a great meal for a weeknight.


Md Rubel Molla
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I'm not a vegetarian, but this pasta dish is so good that I don't even miss the meat.


Haris Panhwar
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


MD: Yuosof Khan
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I would definitely recommend this pasta dish to others.


ajoy Chiran
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This pasta dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


Ndekugri Elias
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish was surprisingly good.


Nisreen Gaili
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This dish is perfect for a summer meal.


David Fanerdez
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I added some chopped zucchini to this dish and it was even better!


Saima Memon
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Rasoda Rathsarani
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was easy to make.


Malidu Kasun
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This pasta dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of eggplant, artichokes, and bell peppers was perfect, and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced.