Linguine Alla Melanzana (Aubergine Pasta)

Name: Linguine Alla Melanzana (Aubergine Pasta)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 500 g linguine (or other thick pasta); 1 large aubergine; 2 garlic cloves (minced or chopped); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons creme fraiche; 1 tablespoon chopped basil (fresh); parmesan cheese (to taste); salt and pepper (to taste)

Submitted by Eismeer

"This is a very simple, but delicious way to enjoy aubergines and pasta. A nice starter for 6, or main for 4 people."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

500 g linguine (or other thick pasta)
1 large aubergine
2 garlic cloves (minced or chopped)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
1 tablespoon chopped basil (fresh)
parmesan cheese (to taste)
salt and pepper (to taste)

directions

Cube aubergine (~1cm).
Boil pasta according to package description.
Heat olive oil until very hot and add aubergine cubes. Let cubes fry until lightly/medium brown and crispy (5-10 minutes).
Add garlic cloves and stir.
Reduce heat and add creme fraiche.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Add chopped fresh basil. (If you like add 1 tsp butter to sauce).
Drain pasta and mix with aubergine sauce.
Garnish with parmesan and basil leaves.