Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Delicious Recipe of the Week: Eggplant 'Pasta'

 Eggplant 'Pasta'
In honor of the Culturistas resolution to eat more veggies and less meat (after watching
Food Inc.) we decided to post this delicious recipe from Alton Brown on the Food Network. You almost wont believe the 'pasta' is really eggplant! This makes a perfect Meatless Monday meal! Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-large eggplants
  • Kosher Salt, for purging the eggplant
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes
  • 4 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 4 tablespoons basil chiffonade
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • Freshly ground pepper

Directions

Peel each eggplant leaving 1-inch of skin at the top and bottom unpeeled. Slice the eggplant thinly lengthwise, about 1/4-inch thick. Evenly coat each slice with the salt and purge on a sheet pan fitted with a rack for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water and roll in paper towels to dry. Slice the pieces into thin strips to resemble pasta.
In a large saute pan heat the oil. Add the garlic and chili flakes and toast. Add the eggplant "pasta" and toss to coat. Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Add the cream and increase heat to thicken sauce. Finally add the basil and Parmesan and toss to combine. Season with pepper, no salt needed as the eggplant will have residual salt from the purge. Serve immediately.

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  3. It is a great job by the Culturistas.I've made this at home and really it's very tasty.Thanks for this recipe.

    Thanks,
    Dr.Gabe Mirkin
    IT Services Los Angeles

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  4. GOOD RECETA!!! I made now!!!!!! Thank you.

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