fairytale eggplant

Fairytale eggplant pasta uses these delicate, tiny eggplant to create a simple weeknight pasta dish that's elegant enough for entertaining.

Pasta with Fairytale Eggplant, Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil

eggplants

extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling

1½ tsp salt, divided,

pepper

plum tomatoes,

garlic,

½ lb your favorite short pasta

Parmigiano Reggiano

basil,

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and set a medium pot of water on the stove to boil. Toss the eggplant with half the olive oil, ½ tsp salt and pepper to taste. Spread evenly out on a sheet pan and roast until golden brown, about 20 minutes, tossing once half way through.

While the eggplant is cooking, place the tomatoes in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until pureed, but still chunky.

Pour remaining ¼ cup olive oil in a pan and sauté the garlic over medium heat until it just barely starts to toast, about 2 minutes. Add in the tomatoes, salt and pepper, and cook over medium high until reduced slightly, about 10 minutes.

While the tomatoes are simmering, liberally salt the boiling water and drop in the pasta. Cook according to the directions on the package, until al dente. Drain the pasta, then add it to the pan with the tomatoes along with the roasted eggplant. Toss together and cook in the pan for another minute or two so the pasta can absorb the sauce. Remove from heat and toss with the fresh mozzarella, half the Parmigiano, and basil. Drizzle with a little more olive oil if desired, sprinkle with the rest of the Parmigiano and serve.

Pan-Fried Fairytale Eggplant is made with Asian-inspired seasonings, like sesame oil, soy sauce, Chinese 5-Spice seasoning, white pepper and it also has olive oil, minced garlic. Make this delicious preparation of eggplant in your wok or large frying pan right on the stovetop!

Pan-Fried Fairytale Eggplant

olive oil

sesame oil

garlic

soy sauce

eggplant

5-Spice powder

white pepper

Kosher salt, amount

water

chives, chopped, amount

Heat the oils (olive oil and sesame) in...

Heat the oils (olive oil and sesame) in the wok (or large frying pan with a lid), add the minced garlic, when the garlic is translucent and the oil is heated(1-2 minutes), add the cut eggplant. Using a spatula, stir the eggplant until it's coated with the oil mixture. Drizzle the soy sauce and add the water (1/2 cup for less sauce, 1 cup for more sauce). Bring to a simmer. Stir the eggplant, add the 5-spice, and stir (3-4 minutes covered). Uncover, stir and cook for 5-10 minutes more until the sauce is reduced to the thickness you want. The eggplant can break down and become almost like a part of the sauce and it's good that way or you can opt to have them more "whole" looking. Add chopped Chinese chives toward the end of the saute and serve with more, if you wish.

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