Bucatini, and a Sausage-And-Eggplant (Aubergine) Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Bucatini with Sausage-And-Eggplant (Aubergine) Sauce perfect for Italian meal
in Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb bucatini pasta or 1 lb penne
8 ounces fresh mild pork sausage
2 eggplants
14 ounces canned tomatoes
olive oil
3 garlic cloves
1 pinch fresh thyme
4 basil leaves ( torn )
salt & pepper
grated parmigiano ( or Romano )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
600
Sugar
6g
Fat
15g
Bucatini, and a Sausage-And-Eggplant (Aubergine) Sauce is an Italian dish that is perfect for a hearty and flavorful meal. Bucatini is a type of pasta similar to spaghetti but with a hollow center, and it's perfect for holding a thick sauce like this one. The sauce combines fresh mild pork sausage, eggplants, canned tomatoes, garlic, and thyme to create a rich and flavorful topping for the pasta. Depending on your preferences, you can add more or less spice to the dish.

Instructions

1.Dice the eggplants, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 30 minutes
2.Cook pasta according to package's instructions
3.In a large frying pan, break up the sausage and start sautéing over medium-high heat.
4.After 1-2 minutes, add garlic, thyme, and eggplants, and continue sautéing until the sausage is cooked through and the eggplant is tender, about 10 minutes.
5.Add tomatoes and cook until everything is heated through.
6.Add salt and pepper to taste.
7.Serve pasta in bowls, garnished with torn basil leaves and grated parmigiano.

PROS

The combination of sausage, eggplant, and tomatoes create a rich and flavorful sauce that pairs well with the bucatini pasta.
The dish is also versatile and can be served for a casual or formal dinner.

CONS

The sauce requires a bit of preparation time and can be a bit on the heavier side.
It may not be the best option for individuals looking for a light meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplants are a great source of dietary fiber, as well as vitamins B1, B6, and potassium. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that is beneficial for heart health and may help reduce the risk of some cancers. The dish contains protein from the sausage.

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