Description
Baba Ghanoush Pasta is a flavorful twist on traditional pasta, combining the creamy texture of baba ghanoush with your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of your favorite pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
- 1 medium-sized eggplant (approximately 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons of tahini
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise and place it cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast the eggplant in the oven for about 30-35 minutes, until the flesh is tender and the skin is nicely charred.
- Remove the eggplant from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Once al dente, drain the pasta, reserving about ½ cup of the cooking water, and set it aside.
- Once the eggplant is cool enough to handle, scoop out the soft flesh and transfer it to a food processor.
- Add the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to the food processor.
- Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency, adding reserved pasta water if necessary.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta with the baba ghanoush sauce, tossing well to coat.
- Serve the dish warm, garnished with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg