Smoky, creamy pasta with burnt aubergine and tahini
Smoky, creamy pasta swirled with charred aubergine depth.
Tangy tahini sauce clings to every shell, rich and velvety.
Warm, bold, and comforting, finished with parsley-fresh brightness.
dinner ⏱ 85 min 560 kcal / portion 92.0 g carbs / portion (estimated) vegan 🔗 Original source
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Preparation steps
- preheat oven to 220°C fan
- toss aubergine cubes with oil, salt and black pepper, then roast 30 min until deeply browned
- prick whole aubergines and grill in griddle pan 35 min until well charred, then cool slightly
- char onion, vine tomatoes and chilli with olive oil in same pan for 10 min until very well charred and softened
- peel charred aubergines and add flesh to charred vegetables
- cook tomato paste, paprika and garlic with medium heat and oil about 5 min until dark red
- blend sauce base liquid with charred veg and salt and black pepper until completely smooth
- whisk tahini, remaining garlic, lemon juice, water and pinch of salt until smooth
- cook dried pasta shells in salted boiling water 8 min until al dente, then drain and reserve pasta water
- add reserved pasta water and half roasted aubergine to sauce base and heat through
- add drained pasta and stir to warm through about 2 min
- toss remaining roasted aubergine with parsley and last oil
- transfer pasta to a large serving platter with a lip, drizzle over a good amount of the tahini sauce, then spoon over the aubergine and parsley mixture; serve extra tahini sauce alongside