Angel Hair Primavera With Eggplant and Almonds

Name: Angel Hair Primavera With Eggplant and Almonds
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 shallots or 1 small sweet onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 eggplant, cubed (about 1 lb.); 1 yellow squash, cubed; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, see note; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil, see note; 1/2 cup grated romano cheese

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"I found this in the Chicago Tribune...haven't had a chance to try it yet but it looks really good."

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Ready In:: 28mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 lb angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 shallots or 1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 eggplant, cubed (about 1 lb.)
1 yellow squash, cubed
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red pepper, to taste
¹⁄₂ cup dry white wine
¹⁄₄ cup whipping cream
¹⁄₂ cup slivered almonds, toasted, see note
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil, see note
¹⁄₂ cup grated romano cheese

directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook shallots and garlic until soft, about 2 minutes.
Lower heat to medium; add eggplant, squash, 1/2 tsp of the salt, black pepper and red pepper; cook, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.
Stir in wine; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
Stir in cream; cook 3 minutes.
Stir in remaining 1 tsp salt, almonds and basil; cook 1 minute.
Remove pan from heat.
Drain pasta; place in serving bowl.
Toss with vegetable mixture.
Adjust seasoning if desired.
Pass cheese at the table.
Note: Toast almonds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until they become lightly brown and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
If using dried herbs, add them with the vegetables in Step 1.