Le Cirque's Perciatelli With Peppers and Eggplant Recipe

Name: Le Cirque's Perciatelli With Peppers and Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 2 yellow peppers, peeled, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch by 1/2-inch strips; 2 red peppers, peeled, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch by 1/2-inch strips; ¼ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; fresh ground black pepper; 34 lb eggplant, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped; 3 cups canned crushed tomatoes, organic; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; 34 lb perciatelli; ½ cup ricotta cheese; 1 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Servings: persons

¼ cup olive oil
2 yellow peppers, peeled, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch by 1/2-inch strips
2 red peppers, peeled, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch by 1/2-inch strips
¼ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
fresh ground black pepper
34 lb eggplant, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
3 cups canned crushed tomatoes, organic
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
34 lb perciatelli
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1
Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat.
2
Add red and yellow peppers and saute 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
Season with pepper flakes and freshly ground pepper.
4
Add eggplant and garlic and cook for two more minutes.
5
Add tomatoes and oregano and cook five more minutes.
6
Meanwhile, cook perciatelli in boiling salted water until al dente, drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
7
Add the hot pasta to the skillet and toss.
8
Add ricotta, basil, butter and pasta water, stir well, bring to a boil and cook two minutes.
9
Taste, adjust seasoning and serve.

1280

kcal

Calories

Fat

248

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup olive oil, 2 yellow peppers, peeled, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch by 1/2-inch strips, 2 red peppers, peeled, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch by 1/2-inch strips, ¼ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Le Cirque's Perciatelli With Peppers and Eggplant 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.

Le Cirque's Perciatelli With Peppers and Eggplant

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