Linguine Alla Melanzana (Aubergine Pasta) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a very simple, but delicious way to enjoy aubergines and pasta. A nice starter for 6, or main for 4 people. Ingredients:
500 g linguine (or other thick pasta) |
1 large aubergine |
2 garlic cloves (minced or chopped) |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
2 tablespoons creme fraiche |
1 tablespoon chopped basil (fresh) |
parmesan cheese (to taste) |
salt and pepper (to taste) |
Directions:
1. Cube aubergine (~1cm).
2. Boil pasta according to package description.
3. Heat olive oil until very hot and add aubergine cubes. Let cubes fry until lightly/medium brown and crispy (5-10 minutes).
4. Add garlic cloves and stir.
5. Reduce heat and add creme fraiche.
6. Salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add chopped fresh basil. (If you like add 1 tsp butter to sauce).
8. Drain pasta and mix with aubergine sauce.
9. Garnish with parmesan and basil leaves.
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