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| Rigatoni with Eggplant & Spicy Peppers |
| Serves:6 |
| Preparation
time:40min |
| The hot peppers add a kick to this rigatoni dish. If you can't find Italian finger chilies, you may substitute jalapeƱos or another hot pepper.
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Ingredients:
4 cloves garlic, smashed 4 shallots, rough chopped 1/2 cup COLAVITA Extra Virgin Olive Oil 18 ounces canned plum tomatoes 1/2 cup chicken broth Salt, pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes and fresh basil, to taste 4 Italian hot finger peppers (pimiento serrano), sliced diagonally 3 whole eggplants, sliced 1 inch thick 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 1 pound COLAVITA Rigatoni
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Preparation:
In a heavy saute pan, saute the garlic and shallots in 1/4 cup olive oil until golden brown. Add the broth and tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes and fresh basil; simmer for 20 minutes. Puree the sauce by passing through a food mill, or blend in a blender or food processor. Season the eggplant with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil. Grill on a barbecue or under the broiler until tender and golden brown on both sides; remove and cut into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle well with some of the grated cheese; return to the broiler and toast the cheese. Remove and set aside. Saute the sliced hot peppers in olive oil until golden brown; add to the sauce. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain well; toss with the sauce, 1/2 of the toasted eggplant, the remaining cheese and fresh basil. Plate the pasta and top with the remaining toasted eggplant. Per Serving: 577 Calories (kcal); 23g Fat (4g Sat, 15g Mono, 2g Poly); 17g Protein; 79g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol; 507mg Sodium. Food Exchanges: 4 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 4 1/2 Vegetable; 4 Fat.
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