Sicilian Style Spaghetti and Eggplant

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Sicilian Style Spaghetti and Eggplant

Name: Sicilian Style Spaghetti and Eggplant
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT1H0M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 6 fresh basil leaves; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 fresh red chile, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup alfonso olives, pitted; 1/2 bunch fresh basil leaves; 3 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, drained and hand-crushed; Pinch sugar; 1 tablespoon capers; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound spaghetti; 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese

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Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 30 min

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 1 hr

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 30 min

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 1 hr

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

For the eggplant:

2 medium eggplants

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves

1/2 lemon, juiced

6 fresh basil leaves

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the spaghetti:

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 medium onions, chopped

1 fresh red chile, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup alfonso olives, pitted

1/2 bunch fresh basil leaves

3 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, drained and hand-crushed

Pinch sugar

1 tablespoon capers

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 pound spaghetti

1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese

Directions

Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Slice the eggplants into 1/4-inch rounds. Toss them with 1/4 cup olive oil and some salt and pepper. Grill them until marks have formed and they are soft, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place them onto a paper towel lined platter. Scatter over 2 cloves of sliced garlic, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the lemon juice, put on a few torn basil leaves, and season it all with salt and pepper. Set aside while you make the sauce.
Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and place over medium heat. Cook the onions until they are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the chile, garlic, olives and a few hand-torn basil leaves. Carefully add the tomatoes and a pinch of sugar; cook and stir until the liquid is cooked down and the sauce is thick, about 15 minutes. Add the capers, taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Lower the heat, cover, and keep warm.
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add a couple of tablespoons of salt and the spaghetti. Stir to make sure the pasta doesn't stick. Cover and return to a boil. Remove cover and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until the spaghetti is al dente. Drain and add the spaghetti to the tomato sauce. Add the cheese and mix well. Pile onto a platter and top it with the eggplant slices. Garnish with more basil leaves.

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