Farmers' Market Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
| Farfalle | 1 pound | |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Garlic | 4 Clove (5gm) | |
| Red bell pepper | 1 To taste, cored | |
| White eggplant - 1 1/4 pounds, cubed | ||
| Balsamic vinegar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Pasta cooking water - 1/2 cup | ||
| Fresh corn - 2 ears, kernels removed | ||
| Basil | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
| Grated Romano cheese - As desired | ||
Directions
GETTING READY
1) In a large pot, add lightly salted and bring to a boil.
2) To this, add the pasta.
3) Once cooked, drain the pasta and keep aside. Reserve the water.
MAKING
4) Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
5) Add the garlic, and saute it, stirring often for a while.
6) To this, add the red bell pepper, and saute it, stirring constantly, until the peppers begin to soften.
7) Then, add the eggplant. Saute it, stirring often, until the eggplant is almost tender.
8) Add the balsamic vinegar, and simmer for 30 seconds.
9) Add the pasta water, fresh corn, and basil or cilantro.
10) Take off heat and sprinkle salt and pepper.
11) Return the drained pasta to the pot.
12) To this, add the vegetables.
13) Stir over low heat for 2 minutes.
SERVING
14) Divide the pasta evenly among 4 serving dishes. Serve hot, garnished with grated cheese.
1) In a large pot, add lightly salted and bring to a boil.
2) To this, add the pasta.
3) Once cooked, drain the pasta and keep aside. Reserve the water.
MAKING
4) Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
5) Add the garlic, and saute it, stirring often for a while.
6) To this, add the red bell pepper, and saute it, stirring constantly, until the peppers begin to soften.
7) Then, add the eggplant. Saute it, stirring often, until the eggplant is almost tender.
8) Add the balsamic vinegar, and simmer for 30 seconds.
9) Add the pasta water, fresh corn, and basil or cilantro.
10) Take off heat and sprinkle salt and pepper.
11) Return the drained pasta to the pot.
12) To this, add the vegetables.
13) Stir over low heat for 2 minutes.
SERVING
14) Divide the pasta evenly among 4 serving dishes. Serve hot, garnished with grated cheese.
Chef
