Penne alla Favorita Draft

Name: Penne alla Favorita
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 14 oz penne; ⅔ cup ricotta (100 g for the filling mixture and 50 g for serving); 2 eggplants; 10 tbsp crushed tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic; 1½ tbsp butter; basil leaves (to taste); salt, pepper and oil for frying

Penne with fried eggplant, ricotta and a slow-simmered garlicky tomato sauce, served on a platter with more eggplant and basil around it.

Prep20 min
Cook50 min
Total1 hr 10 min
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How I make it

Slice the eggplants lengthwise, deep-fry and drain on paper towels.
Mash half of the eggplant and mix with 100 g (about 1/2 cup) of the ricotta.
Simmer the tomatoes with the garlic, salt and pepper over low heat for about 45 minutes.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain.
Toss the pasta with the butter so it doesn't stick.
Mix the pasta with the eggplant and cheese mixture and the tomato sauce.
Pile the pasta on a platter and arrange the remaining eggplant around it.
Dot with the remaining 50 g (about 1/4 cup) ricotta and scatter basil leaves on top.

Source: ChefEf (chefef.com)

Penne alla Favorita Draft

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