Rishta bi Betingan (Pasta with Eggplants) Recipe

Name: Rishta bi Betingan (Pasta with Eggplants)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds eggplants, sliced; Salt; 1 large onion, chopped; Vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/41/2 teaspoon ground chili pepper or flakes; 1 pound tagliatelle; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan or Gruyere (optional)

Servings: persons

2 pounds eggplants, sliced
Salt
1 large onion, chopped
Vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/41/2 teaspoon ground chili pepper or flakes
1 pound tagliatelle
1/3 cup grated Parmesan or Gruyere (optional)

1
Sprinkle the eggplant slices, if you like, with salt, and leave them in a colander for at least 1/2 hour to allow the bitter juices to drain.
2
Rinse, drain, and pat dry with paper towels.
3
Fry the onion in 2 tablespoons oil until soft and golden.
4
Add the garlic and stir for a moment or two.
5
Then add the tomatoes, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and the chili pepper or flakes.
6
Fry the eggplant slices very briefly in about 1/2 inch of very hot oil, turning them over once until lightly colored, then drain on paper towels.
7
Alternatively, brush the slices with oil and broil them under a preheated broiler, turning them over, until lightly browned.
8
They can be slightly undercooked.
9
Add the eggplants to the tomato sauce and cook for 10 minutes more.
10
Boil the tagliatelle in salted water until slightly underdone and drain.
11
Grease a large baking dish.
12
Fill it with alternating layers of pasta and the eggplant mixture, starting and finishing with a layer of pasta and keeping a little of the sauce to pour over the top.
13
Sprinkle, if you like, with grated cheese.
14
Bake in a 350F oven for 2030 minutes.
15
The pasta will absorb the flavors of the sauce.

150

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds eggplants, sliced, Salt, 1 large onion, chopped, Vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Rishta bi Betingan (Pasta with Eggplants) 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.

Rishta bi Betingan (Pasta with Eggplants)

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