Name: Barilla® Rigatoni with Eggplant & Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Rigatoni; 1 Medium eggplant, diced; 2 Tablespoons flour; 1 Quart frying oil; 4 Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 Teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 Clove Garlic, Minced; 1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes; To taste Salt and black pepper; 5 basil leaves, torn; 3/4 Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shredded

Barilla^® Rigatoni with Eggplant & Tomatoes

20 minutes

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Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Rigatoni pasta.

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla^® Rigatoni

1Medium eggplant, diced

2Tablespoons flour

1Quart frying oil

4Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1Onion, thinly sliced

1/4Teaspoon red pepper flakes

1Clove Garlic, Minced

128-ounce can chopped tomatoes

To tasteSalt and black pepper

5basil leaves, torn

3/4Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shredded

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

Pre-heat frying oil. Remove excess seeds from eggplant pieces, dust with flour, and deep fry until golden. Set aside.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions and red pepper flakes for 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 additional minute.

Step 4

Add eggplant and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Drain pasta and add to skillet; toss.

Step 6

Top with basil and cheese then serve.

Rigatoni

Rigatoni, inspired by “riga” (ridges), is one of Italy’s most beloved shapes. Born in Rome, this classic pasta was the muse for the famous Italian director, Federico Fellini, who created television commercials in Italy for Barilla in 1985. Barilla^® Rigatoni is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Rigatoni

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Rigatoni

Shape

Rigatoni

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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