CARAMELIZED ONION, EGGPLANT & CHICKEN GEMELLI

CARAMELIZED ONION, EGGPLANT & CHICKEN GEMELLI image

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 and 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
2 large eggplants, diced
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 pound Gemelli pasta
2 cups tomato sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Parmesan cheese
Olive oil
Salt & pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss diced eggplant with olive oil and spread an an even layer on a baking sheet. Roast in oven for about 25 minutes, or until eggplant is brown and tender. Bring a large pot of water to boil and prepare Gemelli until al dente. In a large pan over medium-low heat, combine onions, garlic, and olive oil. Allow onions to caramelize slowly on a low temperature for about 30 minutes. Add eggplant, cooked chicken, basil, red pepper flakes, and tomato sauce to pan. Combine until ingredients are even throughout. Season with salt and pepper. Drain pasta and top with sauce and parmesan.