Alton Brown's Eggplant 'pasta' Recipe

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Alton Brown's Eggplant 'pasta'
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Directions:

  1. Peel each eggplant, leaving 1 of skin unpeeled at the top & bottom. Slice the eggplant thinly lengthwise, about 1/4 thick.
  2. Evenly sprinkle each slice with salt & lay out for 30 minutes on a sheet pan fitted with a wire rack.
  3. Rinse with cold water & roll in paper towels. Slice the pieces into thin fettucine-like strips.
  4. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic & crushed red pepper, & cook until garlic is golden & aromatic.
  5. Add th eggplant 'pasta' & toss to coat. Add the tomatoes & cook for 3 minutes. Add the cream & increase the heat to thicken the sauce.
  6. Finally, add the basil & Parmesan. Toss to combine. Season with black pepper but remember the eggplant will already be salty enough!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 277.24 Kcal (1161 kJ)
Calories from fat 192.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.37g 33%
Cholesterol 26.05mg 9%
Sodium 110.53mg 5%
Potassium 762.77mg 16%
Total Carbs 18.33g 6%
Sugars 11.97g 48%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g 31%
Protein 5.92g 12%
Vitamin C 18.2mg 30%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 110.1mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 77.8 Kcal (326 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 33%
Cholesterol 7.31mg 9%
Sodium 31.02mg 5%
Potassium 214.06mg 16%
Total Carbs 5.15g 6%
Sugars 3.36g 48%
Dietary Fiber 2.19g 31%
Protein 1.66g 12%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 30%
Calcium 30.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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