Tender aubergine, sweet Mutti Cherry Tomatoes and smoked ricotta bring bold Mediterranean flavour to these orecchiette, ready in just 10 minutes.
4 people
1
Boil the fresh orecchiette in plenty of salted water.
2
Meanwhile, peel the aubergine and cut it into small cubes, then sauté it in a little oil with the garlic. Once the cubes have browned, remove from the heat and add a basil leaf.
3
Prepare the tomato base by browning the spring onion in hot oil and adding the Mutti Cherry Tomatoes.
4
As soon as the pasta is ready, drain it and add it to the aubergine: toss together over the heat to flavour all the pasta.
5
Put the orecchiette with the aubergine onto a plate with the small vine tomato sauce, a few basil leaves and the grated smoked cheese.
These orecchiette with aubergine turn a few Mediterranean ingredients into a pasta dish full of character. Golden aubergine, juicy Mutti Cherry Tomatoes and fresh basil create a simple base where every flavour remains distinct.
The aubergine is sautéed until tender and lightly browned, while the tomato sauce is prepared separately with spring onion and Mutti Cherry Tomatoes. Once combined with the orecchiette, the vegetables settle naturally into the pasta’s small, curved shape.
Ready in minutes, this aubergine pasta is an easy choice when you want something simple but distinctive. Serve the orecchiette over the tomato sauce and finish generously with smoked ricotta and basil.
