Pasta with Sausage, Eggplant and Basil Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 large eggplant , cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tbsp salt
7 tbsp olive oil
1 3/4 lb spicy italian sausages, casings removed , meat shaped into 1 1/4-inch meatballs (about 46)
1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 serrano chilies, seeded, finely chopped (about 1 tbsp)
1 1/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
2/3 cup whipping cream
1 lb cavatapi or penne pasta
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup ( lightly packed) fresh basil leaves , torn into 1/2-inch pieces
2/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
additional grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Toss eggplant with 1 tablespoon salt in large colander. Place over bowl and let stand 30 minutes.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add eggplant; saut  until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook meatballs until brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper-towel-lined plate. Wipe out skillet.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, garlic and chilies; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add meatballs, broth and cream. Simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add eggplant and simmer 1 minute.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer to large bowl.
Toss pasta with sauce and 1 cup Parmesan cheese. Mix in basil and pine nuts. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve pasta, passing additional Parmesan cheese separately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	644.29 Kcal (2698 kJ)
Calories from fat	521.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	57.92g	89%
Cholesterol	98.02mg	33%
Sodium	1894.02mg	79%
Potassium	618.69mg	13%
Total Carbs	9.73g	3%
Sugars	4.59g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.78g	11%
Protein	22.01g	44%
Vitamin C	12mg	20%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	180.8mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	212.9 Kcal (891 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.14g	89%
Cholesterol	32.39mg	33%
Sodium	625.86mg	79%
Potassium	204.44mg	13%
Total Carbs	3.21g	3%
Sugars	1.52g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	11%
Protein	7.27g	44%
Vitamin C	4mg	20%
Iron	0.6mg	10%
Calcium	59.7mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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