Spaghetti with Eggplant, Ricotta and Tomatoes

Name: Spaghetti with Eggplant, Ricotta and Tomatoes
Prep time: 26 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered; 680 grams large eggplant (about , ends trimmed, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; 118 milliliters finely chopped fresh basil; 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped; 5 Tbsps olive oil; 118 milliliters grated Parmesan; 355 milliliters ricotta; 6 servings Salt; 6 servings Salt and pepper; 454 grams spaghetti

Spaghetti with Eggplant, Ricottan and Tomatoes might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 567 calories, 22g of protein, and 23g of fat. This recipe serves 6. A mixture of ricotta, salt, parmesan, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 26 minutes.

Instructions

Lay eggplant on paper towels and season with salt.

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Salt

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Let stand 15 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Preheat gas grill or broiler to high.

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Grill

Pot

Blot eggplant dry with a paper towel.

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Brush on both sides with 3 Tbsp. oil. Grill or broil, turning once, until browned and softened, 6 to 8 minutes total. Set aside to cool slightly, then coarsely chop.

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Cook spaghetti as package label directs until al dente, about 8 minutes.

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Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Toss spaghetti with eggplant, tomatoes, basil, garlic, Parmesan, remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper, adding cooking water as necessary to moisten. Toss with ricotta and serve immediately.

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Salt And Pepper