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Ingredients

  • 500 g linguine (or other thick pasta)
  • 1 large aubergine
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced or chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
  • 1 tablespoon chopped basil (fresh)
  • parmesan cheese (to taste)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Method

  • Cube aubergine (~1cm).
  • Boil pasta according to package description.
  • Heat olive oil until very hot and add aubergine cubes. Let cubes fry until lightly/medium brown and crispy (5-10 minutes).
  • Add garlic cloves and stir.
  • Reduce heat and add creme fraiche.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add chopped fresh basil. (If you like add 1 tsp butter to sauce).
  • Drain pasta and mix with aubergine sauce.
  • Garnish with parmesan and basil leaves.