5 eggplant basil cream emeril lagasse Recipes

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, chopped onion, minced garlic, italian plum tomatoes, broken up , with juices, pitted and halved kalamata olives, capers , with 1 tsp caper juice, minced anchovies, crushed red pepper flakes, freshly minced oregano leaves, freshly chopped basil leaves, divided, salt, sugar, to taste, if needed, eggplants , sliced lengthwise into 1/3-inch slices (about 3 1/2 lb total), freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, fine dry bread crumbs, divided, dried bucatini , cooked al dente and drained, diced provolone, egg, lightly beaten, heavy cream

olive oil, eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch dice, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, minced shallots, minced garlic, mild soft napa valley goat cheese, crumbled, grated parmigianno-reggiano, plus more for serving, optional, chopped fresh basil, minced fresh chives, fresh thinly rolled out pasta sheets , or 1 package wonton wrappers, defrosted, olive oil, chopped yellow onions, minced garlic, peeled, chopped, and seeded tomatoes, thyme, kosher salt, crushed red pepper flakes, chicken or vegetable broth, tomato paste, heavy cream, unsalted butter, chopped fresh basil, fresh basil , for garnishing, lightly toasted pine nuts , for garnishing, optional

olive oil, sweet italian sausage, casings removed, chopped onion, eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 7 cups cubed ), salt, crushed red pepper, minced garlic, ricotta or mascarpone cheese, fresh spinach, blanched, squeezed dry, and chopped (about 2/3 cup chopped ), freshly grated parmesan, sugar, jumbo pasta shells (about 18 shells ), italian crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, chopped fresh basil leaves, coarsely grated fontina cheese

roasted garlic, chopped assorted mild herbs , such as basil, oregano, parsley, etc., drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper, eggplant, olive oil, minced onions, minced garlic, vegetable or chicken stock, heavy cream, cayenne pepper to taste