Spaghetti With Eggplant

8 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 eggplants
  • salt and pepper
  • olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 lbs. ripe tomatoes
  • 2-3 sprigs basil, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 lbs. spaghetti
  • 3/4 cup grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Wipe the eggplants, peel them and cut them into thin slices. Sprinkle with salt and leave in a colander or on a tilted plate for 1 hour to drain off their bitter juices.
  2. 2
    Wipe the slices dry and fry in hot oil, a few at a time, until brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

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