Barilla® Linguine with Eggplant & Sun-dried Tomatoes
Barilla® Linguine with Eggplant & Sun-dried Tomatoes
1 hours 25 minutes total / Calories 493
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Expert
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Long
- No Meat
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Linguine pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Linguine |
| 3 | Japanese eggplants, trimmed and chopped |
| 1/2 | Cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, cut into strips |
| 1/2 | Pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed |
| 1/2 | Cup fresh basil, chopped |
| 3/4 | Teaspoon kosher salt |
| 3/4 | Teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground |
| 1/2 | Cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated |
| 1/4 | Cup olive oil |
| 1 | Small onion, finely chopped |
| 1 | Clove garlic, finely chopped |
| 1 | Celery stalk, finely chopped |
| 1 | Carrot, peeled and finely chopped |
| 32 | Ounce can crushed tomatoes |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
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
For the Marinara Sauce: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Add celery and carrots.
Step 4
Sauté until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 more minutes.
Step 5
Add tomatoes and bay leaf, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
Step 6
Remove and discard the bay leaf.
Step 7
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 8
For the Pasta Dish: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Step 9
Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
Step 10
Drain.
Step 11
Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
Step 12
Add the diced eggplants and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes,
Step 13
Add the sun-dried tomatoes and the marinara sauce and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Step 14
Add the cooked pasta to the tomato sauce and stir to combine.
Step 15
Turn off the heat and add the Mozzarella cheese, basil, salt, and pepper.
Step 16
Season with more salt and pepper to taste,
Step 17
Transfer to shallow pasta bowls, top with Parmesan cheese and serve.
Linguine
Linguine, a close relative of Fettuccine, is made from long, flat strands of pasta, but is thinner and narrower. Linguine, which means “little tongues” in Italian, originated in the Liguria region of Italy. Throughout this area, the air is fragrant with salty ocean breezes and the aroma of delicious food cooking.
Barilla® Linguine is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Linguine
- Cook time 9–10 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box