Come late summer when eggplants are at peak season this creamy eggplant pasta with walnuts is a go to dish for me. As a matter of fact it might be one of my favorite pastas. I will challenge any enemy of the eggplant with this smooth and flavorful sauce.
Using a store-bought globe eggplant will definitely work. But a late-summer homegrown or farmers market eggplant will turn this so creamy you won't believe it's a vegetable. My favorite is the Annina eggplant, which I grow every year in my garden. They have a low seed count and exceptionally tender flesh with a beautiful light purple skin. Contrary to other fruits and vegetables, when picking out eggplants you want to reach for ones that have a tough skin with only a little give when pressed.
For those skeptical of walnuts in pasta, I urge you to take the plunge. Similar to pesto, it adds a nutty thickness that soothes out the acidic tomato. If you want it even smoother you can toss the walnuts into a food processor and grind until very fine.
Enjoy the height of summer by indulging in this Sicilian dish. Serve with a light cucumber-tomato salad.
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Creamy Eggplant Pasta with Walnuts
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 16 oz dried spaghetti
- 2 medium eggplants (diced)
- 1 onion (peeled and diced finely)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes (canned work well unless you have some really ripe ones)
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup walnuts (Roughly chopped, divided)
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoon salt (or to taste, plus more for the pasta water)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- Freshly cracked pepper (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss diced eggplant with half of the olive oil and salt on a baking dish. Bake 30-40 mins until tender. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, cook pasta for about 7 mins (or according to package directions). Save ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Bring a large fry pan to medium heat and sauté onions with the remaining olive oil and salt for 2-3 mins. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 1 min.
- Then, add roasted eggplant, tomatoes, vinegar, half of the walnuts, and the reserved pasta water. Simmer on medium until slightly thickened, or about 5 minutes.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the pan and stir until the pasta is well coated and heated through, or about 2-3 minutes.
- Lastly, stir in the cream, parmesan, and butter. Remove from the heat and mix until creamy. Taste for saltiness and garnish with the remaining walnuts and some freshly cracked pepper.
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Food Safety
- Cook meat to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
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