Spaghetti With Spicy Eggplant Recipe

Directions:

1. SPAGHETTI AND SPICY EGGPLANT:.
2. Place eggplant in colander, sprinkle with salt, and let rest for one hour.
3. Pat eggplant dry. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup olive oil on high.
4. Add in one layer of eggplant and cook until crispy on one side; do not stir.
5. Turn to crisp other side.
6. Eggplant will shrink and crisp.
7. Repeat until all the eggplant is crispy.
8. In a wide pot, heat 1/4 cup olive oil, add diced tomatoes and peppers, and cook on high, stirring, for about 3 minutes.
9. Lower heat, add garlic, and cook for 2 more minutes.
10. Add eggplant and Salsa Rossa, and cook, stirring gently a couple of times.
11. Add basil Italian seasoning (if using), red pepper flakes, oregano, and parsley.
12. In a large pot, bring salted water to boil and cook spaghetti until al dente.
13. Drain, reserving 2 cups cooking water.
14. Add pasta to sauce and cook over high heat 2 to 3 minutes, adding a little pasta water if needed to keep everything juicy.
15. Serve with shaved Parmigiano, a nice salad and why not some chianti?.
16. SALSA ROSSA:.
17. Heat the olive oil in a skillet.
18. Add tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and sauté until tomatoes are soft.
19. Stir in fresh basil, and add salt and pepper to taste.
20. Puree or leave chunky.