Barilla® Casarecce Pasta with Olives, Eggplant, Tomato and Basil Recipe | US_PROD-0756ae35-bc37-41c9-b513-bdf0bbe8b127

Barilla^® Collezione Casarecce with Olives, Eggplant, Tomato and Basil

Name: Barilla® Collezione Casarecce with Olives, Eggplant, Tomato and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box of Barilla® Collezione Casarecce; 2 Garlic cloves, minced; 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 1 Tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1 Eggplant, Peeled and Diced; 1 Cup of green olives, pitted and sliced; 1 Cup of black olives, pitted and sliced; 1 28 Oz can of Italian style peeled tomatoes; 5 Leaves basil, torn; ½ Cup Romano Cheese, Grated; To taste Salt and pepper

30 minutes

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Collezione Cassarecce pasta is no longer available in the US. Barilla^® Gemelli or Barilla^® Penne can be substituted for Cassarecce pasta.

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box of Barilla^® Collezione Casarecce

4Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

1Tablespoon red pepper flakes

1Eggplant, Peeled and Diced

1Cup of green olives, pitted and sliced

1Cup of black olives, pitted and sliced

128 Oz can of Italian style peeled tomatoes

5Leaves basil, torn

½Cup Romano Cheese, Grated

To tasteSalt and pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Turn on fryer to 350°F.

Step 2

Season eggplant with salt, dust with flour, and deep dry about 3 minutes until golden.

Step 3

Place a pot of water to boil, cook pasta according to directions.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté garlic and pepper flakes with 2 tbs olive oil for one minute, add olives and roasted eggplant.

Step 5

Next, sauté for several minutes, add tomatoes, and simmer for five minutes.

Step 6

Season with salt if needed.

Step 7

Finally, drain pasta and toss with sauce, stir in cheese and basil before serving.