Spicy Eggplant and Sausage Zucchini Pasta
Spicy Eggplant and Sausage Zucchini Pasta
Ingredients
Salt and pepper, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1.5 cups diced eggplant (3/4” pieces)
2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese, to garnish
2 medium zucchinis
1 large basil chiffonades
1 14-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
1/2 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
2 large cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Step by step
Heat oven to 475 degrees. Place the eggplant in a bowl and drizzle in the olive oil. Toss the cubes to combine and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the eggplant to a baking sheet and bake, turning occasionally, until soft and browned, about 25 minutes. When done, set aside.
While the eggplant is roasting, slice your zucchinis halfway lengthwise, careful not to pierce farther than the center. Spiralize the zucchinis, using Blade B. Spread out the zucchini noodles in a large serving bowl. Set aside.
In a KitchenAid® Aluminum Nonstick Skillet 12” Skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Once oil heats, add the red pepper flakes and garlic, cooking for 30 seconds or until garlic is fragrant.
Then, add in the sausage and cook, breaking up the sausage into small pieces with a spatula or wooden spoon, until browned, about 10 minutes.
Then, add in the tomatoes (crushing with your hands) and half of the basil. Season with salt and cook until mainly reduced, about 10 minutes.
Once reduced, add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, tossing occasionally, or until zucchini is cooked to al dente.
Then, add in the cooked eggplant, remaining basil and toss to combine.
Transfer to the large serving bowl and garnish with Pecorino Romano cheese. Serve immediately.