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  • Penne with Grilled Eggplant and Radicchio Sauce

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    Penne with Grilled Eggplant and Radicchio Sauce
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    Servings: 6
    by Jessica Ryan
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    Ingredients

    • 2 small eggplants (about 1½ lbs)
    • 1 large head of radicchio (about 8 oz), quartered, cored
    • 7 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
    • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
    • 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
    • ½ cup chicken broth
    • 1/3 cup dry white wine
    • ½ cup coarsely copped fresh basil
    • ¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
    • 12 ounces penne or fusilli, freshly cooked
    • 6 ounces fresh crumbled goat cheese

    Directions

    1. Cut eggplants in half lengthwise, and then cut crosswise into ½-inch thick slices. Place on layers of paper towels. Sprinkle eggplant lightly with salt; let stand 30 minutes.
    2. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Pat eggplant dry. Brush eggplant and radicchio with 3 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt.
    3. Grill until eggplant is tender and radicchio is wilted, about 4 minutes per side for eggplant and 1 minute per side for radicchio. Transfer radicchio to cutting board; chop coarsely.
    4. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; stir 2 minutes. Add parsley and thyme. Reduce heat to low; sauté until onion is soft, about 10 minutes.
    5. Add next 5 ingredients; simmer 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in eggplant and radicchio. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    6. Toss pasta with 1-tablespoon oil in large bowl. Add eggplant sauce and toss. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese; serve.

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