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Spaghettini with Pesto Tomatoes and Grilled Eggplant Recipe

Spaghettini with Pesto Tomatoes and Grilled Eggplant Recipe

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518

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 medium garlic cloves, smashed
2 cups ( loosely packed) basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pint each red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 1 1/4- lb eggplant , sliced 1/2 inch thick lengthwise or crosswise
6 oz ricotta salata, sliced 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick
3/4 lb spaghettini

Directions:

In a mortar, pound the garlic to a very coarse paste with a pestle. Add the chopped basil in 2 batches and pound to a coarse paste. Stir in 3/4 cup of the olive oil. Season the pesto with salt and pepper, then transfer all but 3 tablespoons to a large bowl. Add the yellow and red cherry tomatoes to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper and let stand for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, light a grill. Brush the eggplant with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season lightly with salt. Grill the eggplant over a medium-hot fire, turning occasionally, until tender and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Brush the eggplant with 2 tablespoons of the reserved pesto and grill for 30 seconds longer per side. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
Brush the ricotta salata with the remaining tablespoon of reserved pesto and grill until the cheese is lightly charred, about 30 seconds per side. Add to the plate with the eggplant.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghettini until al dente. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cooking water; drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add the pesto-marinated tomatoes and the reserved cooking water and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange the eggplant on plates and top with the spaghettini. Garnish with the ricotta salata and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	518.3 Kcal (2170 kJ)
Calories from fat	316.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.15g	54%
Sodium	473.31mg	20%
Potassium	340.69mg	7%
Total Carbs	39.14g	13%
Sugars	4.92g	20%
Dietary Fiber	5.02g	20%
Protein	12.57g	25%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	11%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	16.3mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	202.27 Kcal (847 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.72g	54%
Sodium	184.72mg	20%
Potassium	132.96mg	7%
Total Carbs	15.27g	13%
Sugars	1.92g	20%
Dietary Fiber	1.96g	20%
Protein	4.91g	25%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	11%
Iron	0.5mg	6%
Calcium	6.4mg	2%

* 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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bitter
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