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Casarecce N° 88

with baked eggplant, ricotta and pine nuts

INGREDIENTS

250 g Rummo Casarecce N° 88

750 g eggplants

300 g cherry tomatoes

300 g ricotta

Basil

30 g pine nuts

Parmigiano Reggiano

Salt

Extra virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS

Dice one eggplant and halve the cherry tomatoes. Arrange them on a baking tray with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, black pepper, and some of the pine nuts. Prick the second eggplant several times with a fork, wrap it in foil, and place it on the same tray. Bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes.

Cook the Rummo Casarecce N° 88 in plenty of salted boiling water. Meanwhile, combine the ricotta with some Parmigiano Reggiano and a splash of cold water until smooth. Scoop the flesh from the foil-wrapped eggplant and blend it with the ricotta, the remaining pine nuts, and a little pasta cooking water until silky.

Pour the eggplant and ricotta cream into a saucepan. Add the pasta, drained about two minutes before al dente, and toss together with the roasted eggplant cubes and cherry tomatoes until everything is well combined. Finish with a few basil leaves and serve. Enjoy!