Alton Brown'S Eggplant 'Pasta' Recipe

Name: Alton Brown'S Eggplant 'Pasta'
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium-large eggplants; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 small tomatoes, seeded & chopped; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 4 tablespoons fresh basil chiffonade; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; fresh ground black pepper; salt (for salting the eggplant)

Servings: persons

2 medium-large eggplants
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 small tomatoes, seeded & chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons fresh basil chiffonade
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
fresh ground black pepper
salt (for salting the eggplant)

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["Peel each eggplant, leaving 1"" of skin unpeeled at the top & bottom. Slice the eggplant thinly lengthwise, about 1/4"" thick.", "Evenly sprinkle each slice with salt & lay out for 30 minutes on a sheet pan fitted with a wire rack.", "Rinse with cold water & roll in paper towels. Slice the pieces into thin fettucine-like strips.", "Heat the oil in a large saute pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic & crushed red pepper, & cook until garlic is golden & aromatic.", "Add th eggplant 'pasta' & toss to coat. Add the tomatoes & cook for 3 minutes. Add the cream & increase the heat to thicken the sauce.", "Finally, add the basil & Parmesan. Toss to combine. Season with black pepper but remember the eggplant will already be salty enough!"]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium-large eggplants, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Alton Brown'S Eggplant 'Pasta' falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Alton Brown'S Eggplant 'Pasta'

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