EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND PANCETTA PENNE

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Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pancetta Penne image

Fried eggplant in a pancetta tomato sauce served with penne. The sauce is very thick and chunky with an excellent flavour.

Provided by The Great Googilymo

Categories     Penne

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 yellow onion (diced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
3 tablespoons olive oil
100 g hot pancetta (diced)
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes
1 large eggplant (diced into small cubes)
1 lb penne pasta
3 tablespoons italian seasoning
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pan saute pancetta in olive oil for 3 minutes.
  • Add diced onions and saute for another 10 minutes until onions are translucent.
  • Add minced garlic and saute another minute.
  • In a second pan deep fry eggplant cubes in oil(vegetable or canola) for about 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
  • Add canned tomatoes to the first pan and break up tomatoes into rough chunks. Let simmer about 15 minutes.
  • Boil penne pasta till al dente.
  • Add penne and eggplant into sauce and mix well.
  • Serve with grated parmesan cheese on top and enjoy.

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