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Aubergine Ragù Tortiglioni With Cheezy Garlic Bread
This hearty aubergine ragù is the ultimate comfort food. You'll stir pulled aubergine through a rich tomato sauce, and pair with plant-based cheezy garlic bread to serve. Delish!
Original recipe: gousto.wiki
- Yield:
- 2 servings
- Total:
- 40 min
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Ingredients
- 2 Aubergine
- 15ml Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 x 5g Basil
- Ciabatta
- 200g Finely Chopped Tomatoes
- 3 Garlic Clove
- 2 x 1tsp Ground Smoked Paprika
- 15ml Henderson's Relish
- 40g Mature Cheddar Style Block
- Red Onion
- 8ml Soy Sauce
- 150g Tortiglioni
- 5.5g Vegetable Stock Mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C/ 200°C (fan)/ gas 7 and boil a kettleSlice your aubergine[s] in half lengthways, keeping the green stalk[s] onScore the flesh in a criss-cross pattern, then add the aubergine half[ves] to a baking tray (or two!) with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt, then put the tray[s] in the oven for 20-25 min or until the flesh has softened
- Peel and finely chop (or grate) your garlicChop your basil finelyGrate your cheddar flavour block[s] finelyAdd half of the chopped basil, half the grated cheeze (save the rest for garnish!) and half of the chopped garlic (save the rest for garnish!) to a bowl with 1 tbsp [1 1/2 tbsp] [2 tbsp] olive oil – this is your cheezy garlic mixture
- Add your pasta to a pot of boiled water with a pinch of salt and bring to the boil over a high heatCook the pasta for 7-9 min (10-12 min for wholewheat) or until cooked with a slight biteOnce done, drain the cooked pasta, reserving a cup of starchy pasta water and return to the pot with a drizzle of olive oil
- Peel and finely dice your red onion[s]Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a drizzle of olive oil over a medium heatOnce hot, add the diced onion with a pinch of salt and cook for 4-5 min or until starting to soften and caramelise
- Once the aubergine is tender, scoop the softened aubergine flesh out of the skins with a spoon, pulling it apart as you go – this is your pulled aubergineTip: Carefully hold the stalks (they will be hot!) to scrape the flesh out easily, then discard the skins and reserve the tray[s]!Once the onion has started to soften, add the pulled aubergine, remaining chopped garlic, ground smoked paprika and soy sauce to the pan and cook for 2 min until fragrant
- Once fragrant, add your chopped tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, Henderson's Relish and a pinch of sugar and stir for 30 secsAdd your vegetable stock mix with a splash of starchy pasta water and cook for 4-5 min until the sauce has the consistency of bolognese – this is your aubergine ragùTip: Add another splash of starchy pasta water if your sauce is looking a little thick!
- While the ragù is cooking, slice your ciabatta[s] into 3 slices per person and add the slices to the reserved baking tray[s]Top each ciabatta slice with a spoonful of the cheezy garlic mixture and put the tray[s] in the oven for 4-5 min or until all the cheeze has melted – this is your cheezy garlic breadStir the pasta through the aubergine ragù – this is your aubergine ragù pasta
- Serve the aubergine ragù pasta in bowls with the cheezy garlic bread to the sideSprinkle over the reserved chopped basil and top with the reserved grated cheezeEnjoy!