Pasta alla Caterina

Pasta alla Caterina photo
prep time:
20 minutes
cook time:
40 minutes
total time:
1 hour
Serves 4-6
lucialucia

ingredients

  • 3 eggplants, diced
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 1/4 ripe tomatoes
  • 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 6 basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • Grated cheese

directions

  • 1

    Sprinkle the eggplant with salt and leave to drain in a colander for 30 minutes.

  • 2

    Chop tomatoes.

  • 3

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the garlic and onion until golden.

  • 4

    Add the tomatoes and stir well.

  • 5

    Season with salt and pepper, add the basil and cook for a few more minutes.

  • 6

    Heat the remaining olive oil in another frying pan and fry the eggplant.

  • 7

    Drain and dry on paper towels.

  • 8

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.

  • 9

    Drain and toss with the tomato sauce.

  • 10

    Stir in the eggplant and sprinkle with cheese.

  • 11

    Stir and serve immediately.

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