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ZITI PASTA WITH EGGPLANT & TUNA CAPONATA
Ingredients :
Instructions :
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For the caponata :
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium eggplant , diced
1 small white onion , diced
4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
10 cherry tomatoes , halved
2 tbsp capers in vinegar , rinsed and roughly chopped
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 pinch red chili flakes , crushed
1 tbsp fresh basil , chopped
1 small tin ( 4 oz / 113 gr ) albacore tuna ( drained , chopped )
Salt and fresh black pepper
For the pasta :
½ lb / 450 gr ziti pasta , or any other short pasta
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For the garnish :
2 tbsp black olives , halved
1 handful fresh basil leaves
3 tbsp parmesan cheese
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
01 In a large skillet , heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil over medium heat .
02 Add eggplant and cook , stirring occasionally until golden brown , about 5-7 mins , remove eggplant from pan and set aside .
03 Add 1 tablespoon olive oil back into the hot pan .
04 Add onions and stir until softened , about 2-3 mins , then add garlic and cook for 1 more min .
05 Add tomatoes , red chili flakes , capers , red wine vinegar and cooked eggplant , then cover with a lid and cook under low heat until vegetables are tender and slightly thickened , about 5 mins .
06 Add chopped tuna and cook for another 2 mins .
07 Add chopped basil and season to taste with salt and fresh black pepper . Set aside .
08 In a large pot of boiling salted water , cook pasta to al dente . Drain the pasta and set aside .
09 Transfer the cooked pasta in the serving dish and spoon the eggplant-tuna caponata over the pasta .
10 Garnish with black olives and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese , fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil .
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