RAVIOLI WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT, TOMATOES, AND CAPERS

Ravioli with Roasted Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Capers image

Provided by Riley Wofford

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound eggplant
1 1/4 pounds cherry tomatoes
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces store-bought fresh or frozen cheese or spinach ravioli
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 1/2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (1/3 cup), plus more for serving
1 cup packed basil leaves, torn if large, plus more for serving

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°F. Peel eggplant in 1-inch stripes, leaving some skin on. Quarter lengthwise and slice into 1-inch pieces. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss eggplant, tomatoes, and shallot with oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring once, until tomatoes burst and eggplant is caramelized and tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook ravioli in a pot of salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain. Return ravioli to pot along with eggplant mixture, capers, and enough reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce. Toss with cheese and basil. Serve, topped with more cheese and basil.