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Linguini con Melanzane e Pingnoli
(Linguini Pasta with Eggplant and Pinenuts)
1 lb. linguini pasta (follow package directions)
1 medium eggplant (peeled and medium diced)
1/3 - 1/2 cup pinenuts (toasted)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves roughly chopped,
3 - 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 - 1/2 cup Parmiggiano Reggiano cheese, grated
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and begin to cook the pasta according to package directions.
In a small skillet, dry toast the pinenuts until lightly browned.
Heat a 12 inch skillet; add the olive oil and heat; add the eggplant and cook for 5 - 10 minutes; lower the flame to medium; add the chopped garlic; stir. Cook until the garlic and eggplant are soft. Add half of the basil and stir into the eggplant. Add the pinenuts.
Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the water. Add to the eggplant. Add the cheese and serve.
Serves 4 - 6
