Angel Hair Primavera With Eggplant and Almonds

Name: Angel Hair Primavera With Eggplant and Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon red pepper, to taste; ½ cup dry white wine; ¼ cup whipping cream; ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted, see note; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil, see note; ½ cup grated romano cheese

Servings: persons

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 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper, to taste
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup whipping cream
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted, see note
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil, see note
½ cup grated romano cheese

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Cook shallots and garlic until soft, about 2 minutes.
4
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.
5
Stir in wine; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
6
Stir in cream; cook 3 minutes.
7
Stir in remaining 1 tsp salt, almonds and basil; cook 1 minute.
8
Remove pan from heat.
9
Drain pasta; place in serving bowl.
10
Toss with vegetable mixture.
11
Adjust seasoning if desired.
12
Pass cheese at the table.
13
Note: Toast almonds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until they become lightly brown and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
14
If using dried herbs, add them with the vegetables in Step 1.

765

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb angel hair pasta, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 shallots or 1 small sweet onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Angel Hair Primavera With Eggplant and Almonds falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!