"Eggplant is sauteed in olive oil until it's creamy soft and then tossed with pasta and cheese. A quick stint under the broiler melts the fontina and browns the top...."
INGREDIENTS
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7 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large eggplant (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
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1 1/4 teaspoons salt
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
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1 pound ziti or penne
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1/2 pound fontina cheese, grated (about 2 cups)