Ingredients
The eggplant cubes
Eggplant, 1 large unit
Olive oil, 3 tablespoons
Tomato sauce
Olive oil, 4 tablespoons
Garlic, 2-3 cloves
Hot green pepper, 1/2 medium unit
Tomato paste, 2 tablespoons
Canned finely chopped tomatoes, 400 g
Fresh cherry tomatoes, 500 g
Basil, 1 handful
Salt, 1/2 flat teaspoon
Black pepper, 1/4 flat teaspoon
The pasta
Penne pasta, 500 g
The decoration above
Basil, 1 handful
Grated vegan Parmesan cheese, 3-4 tablespoons
Preparation
1. Place the eggplant cubes on the oven tray, pour over the olive oil, mix well and bake for about 20 minutes at 375°F (190°C) until browned (you can also fry the eggplant cubes but it is better to bake) .
2. Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan, add the garlic, hot pepper, tomato paste and cherry tomatoes, mix well and after about 5 minutes add the baked eggplant cubes. Add the basil, season with salt and black pepper and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
3. Cook the pasta separately in a pot with water and a little salt and oil until al dente (do not overcook).
4. Strain the cooked pasta and transfer it to the tomato sauce.
5. Mix well until the pasta and sauce are combined and transfer to a serving plate.
6. Sprinkle over the dish a little fresh basil and vegan Parmesan cheese.
7. Bon appetite (:
The preparation method also includes baking. The spices in the recipe are according to personal taste.