PENNE WITH GRILLED EGGPLANT AND RADICCHIO SAUCE

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Provided by Jimmy Bradley

Categories     Berry     Cheese     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetable     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Summer     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 small eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1 large head of radicchio (about 8 ounces), quartered, cored
7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup chopped seeded peeled tomatoes
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
12 ounces penne or fusilli (spiral-shaped pasta), freshly cooked
6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cut eggplants in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place on layers of paper towels. Sprinkle eggplant lightly with salt; let stand 30 minutes.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Pat eggplant dry. Brush eggplant and radicchio with 3 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Grill until eggplant is tender and radicchio is wilted, about 4 minutes per side for eggplant and 1 minute per side for radicchio. Transfer radicchio to cutting board; chop coarsely.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; stir 2 minutes. Add parsley and thyme. Reduce heat to low; sauté until onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Add next 5 ingredients; simmer 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in eggplant and radicchio. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss pasta with 1 tablespoon oil in large bowl. Add eggplant sauce and toss. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese; serve.

Armaan Khan
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This recipe is a keeper!


Shaun Hapi
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this dish.


Dilawar Iqbal
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This dish is perfect for a summer meal.


Ali Kodor
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I love the combination of eggplant and radicchio in this dish.


Mohammad Sagor Miah
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Emma Toman
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Amazing recipe! The flavors are incredible and the dish is so easy to make.


Gloria Boakye
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


alexis ogletree
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Kalam Khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some grilled eggplant in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up.


MD Billala Khan
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


M atif Atif
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's packed with flavor.


nora biteniece
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I thought the grilled eggplant was a bit too smoky for my taste, but the radicchio sauce was amazing.


Jonathan Jony
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making it again!


Taha Jutt
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant was smoky and tender, the radicchio was slightly bitter, and the sauce was creamy and rich.


Kista Gurung
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This dish was a hit with my family! The grilled eggplant and radicchio sauce were both flavorful and unique.