Rigatoni with Roasted Eggplant and Marinara
Ingredients
| 1 lb of rigatoni pasta | ||
| 2 egg plants, about 1 lb each | ||
| 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil | ||
| 3 cups of marinara sauce, bottled or homemade | ||
| 1/4 cup water | ||
| Small bunch fresh basil, for garnish | ||
| Parmesan for sprinkling. |
This is a super simple Italian comfort food recipe. Creamy roasted eggplant is married with rigatoni and savory sweet marinara sauce.
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to pasta directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water for later use.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Trim egg plant and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
- Grease the bottom of a baking dish with olive and add the eggplant.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, occasionally turning eggplant to ensure even browning.
- In a large sauce pan bring the marinara sauce to a boil and add the roasted eggplant and the pasta water.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Place cooked pasta on a platter and pour sauce over.
- Garnish with chopped basil and Parmesan cheese.
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